The general Turbidite and Marl definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. Along with definition of Turbidite and Marl, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Marl. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Marl origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Turbidite and Marl 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 Marl definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Turbidite and Marl. In this section, you will know about Turbidite and Marl Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Turbidite is European Foreland Basins whereas Origin of Marl is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Turbidite and Marl discoverer. The Discoverer of Turbidite is Arnold H. Bouma and the discoverer of Marl is Unknown.
Along with Turbidite and Marl definition, know more about the etymology of Turbidite and Marl. Etymology of Turbidite and Marl gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Turbidite and Formation of Marl. The etymology of Turbidite is From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939 while that of Marl 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 Marl belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Turbidite and Marl are listed below.
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