Turbidite and Sandstone Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Sandstone

The general Turbidite and Sandstone definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. Along with definition of Turbidite and Sandstone, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Sandstone. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Sandstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Sandstone

The history of Turbidite and Sandstone 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 Sandstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Sandstone

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

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