Turbidite and Mudstone Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Mudstone

The general Turbidite and Mudstone definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. Along with definition of Turbidite and Mudstone, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Mudstone. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Mudstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Mudstone

The history of Turbidite and Mudstone 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 Mudstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Mudstone

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

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