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Turbidite and Novaculite Definition


Novaculite and Turbidite Definition


Definition

Definition
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   
Novaculite is a dense, hard, fine-grained, siliceous metamorpic rock which is a type of chert that breaks with conchoidal fracture   

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 Latin word novacula, for razor stone   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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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.

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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.

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