Turbidite and Novaculite Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Novaculite

The general Turbidite and Novaculite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Novaculite is a dense, hard, fine-grained, siliceous metamorpic rock which is a type of chert that breaks with conchoidal fracture. Along with definition of Turbidite and Novaculite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Novaculite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Novaculite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Novaculite

The history of Turbidite and Novaculite 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 Novaculite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Novaculite

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

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