The general Turbidite and Siltstone definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. Along with definition of Turbidite and Siltstone, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Siltstone. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Siltstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Turbidite and Siltstone 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 Siltstone definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Turbidite and Siltstone. In this section, you will know about Turbidite and Siltstone Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Turbidite is European Foreland Basins whereas Origin of Siltstone is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Turbidite and Siltstone discoverer. The Discoverer of Turbidite is Arnold H. Bouma and the discoverer of Siltstone is Unknown.
Along with Turbidite and Siltstone definition, know more about the etymology of Turbidite and Siltstone. Etymology of Turbidite and Siltstone gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Turbidite and Formation of Siltstone. The etymology of Turbidite is From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939 while that of Siltstone 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 Siltstone belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Turbidite and Siltstone are listed below.
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