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Turbidite and Greywacke Definition


Greywacke and Turbidite Definition


Definition

Definition
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   
Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay   

History
  
  

Origin
European Foreland Basins   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Arnold H. Bouma   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   
From German Grauwacke, from grau grey + wacke   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Turbidite and Greywacke

The general Turbidite and Greywacke definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay. Along with definition of Turbidite and Greywacke, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Greywacke. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Greywacke origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Turbidite and Greywacke

The history of Turbidite and Greywacke 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 Greywacke Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Greywacke

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

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