Turbidite and Soapstone Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Soapstone

The general Turbidite and Soapstone definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Turbidite and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Soapstone

The history of Turbidite and Soapstone 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 Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Soapstone

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

For Turbidite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Soapstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock