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Turbidite and Metapelite Definition


Metapelite and Turbidite Definition


Definition

Definition
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   
Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone   

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 Pelos or clay in Greek   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Turbidite and Metapelite

The general Turbidite and Metapelite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Turbidite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Turbidite and Metapelite

The history of Turbidite and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Metapelite

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

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