Turbidite and Jaspillite Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Jaspillite

The general Turbidite and Jaspillite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Turbidite and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Jaspillite

The history of Turbidite and Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Jaspillite

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

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