The general Turbidite and Diatomite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Turbidite and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Turbidite and Diatomite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.
Turbidite and Diatomite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Turbidite and Diatomite. In this section, you will know about Turbidite and Diatomite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Turbidite is European Foreland Basins whereas Origin of Diatomite is Germany. It is interesting to know the name of Turbidite and Diatomite discoverer. The Discoverer of Turbidite is Arnold H. Bouma and the discoverer of Diatomite is Unknown.
Along with Turbidite and Diatomite definition, know more about the etymology of Turbidite and Diatomite. Etymology of Turbidite and Diatomite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Turbidite and Formation of Diatomite. The etymology of Turbidite is From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939 while that of Diatomite is From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Turbidite and Diatomite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Turbidite and Diatomite are listed below.
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