Turbidite and Slate Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Slate

The general Turbidite and Slate definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Turbidite and Slate, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Slate. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Slate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Slate

The history of Turbidite and Slate 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 Slate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Slate

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

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