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Turbidite and Dolomite Definition


Dolomite and Turbidite Definition


Definition

Definition
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight   

History
  
  

Origin
European Foreland Basins   
Southern Alps, France   

Discoverer
Arnold H. Bouma   
Dolomieu   

Etymology
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Turbidite and Dolomite

The general Turbidite and Dolomite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Turbidite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Turbidite and Dolomite

The history of Turbidite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

Turbidite and Dolomite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Turbidite and Dolomite. In this section, you will know about Turbidite and Dolomite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Turbidite is European Foreland Basins whereas Origin of Dolomite is Southern Alps, France. It is interesting to know the name of Turbidite and Dolomite discoverer. The Discoverer of Turbidite is Arnold H. Bouma and the discoverer of Dolomite is Dolomieu.

Etymology of Turbidite and Dolomite

Along with Turbidite and Dolomite definition, know more about the etymology of Turbidite and Dolomite. Etymology of Turbidite and Dolomite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Turbidite and Formation of Dolomite. The etymology of Turbidite is From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939 while that of Dolomite 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 Dolomite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Turbidite and Dolomite are listed below.

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