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Turbidite and Itacolumite Definition


Itacolumite and Turbidite Definition


Definition

Definition
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   

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 the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   

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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Turbidite and Itacolumite

The general Turbidite and Itacolumite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Turbidite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Turbidite and Itacolumite

The history of Turbidite and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Itacolumite

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

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