Turbidite and Flint Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Flint

The general Turbidite and Flint definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel. Along with definition of Turbidite and Flint, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Flint. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Flint origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Flint

The history of Turbidite and Flint 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 Flint Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Flint

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

For Turbidite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Flint,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock