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Turbidite and Suevite Definition


Suevite and Turbidite Definition


Definition

Definition
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   
During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.   

History
  
  

Origin
European Foreland Basins   
Canada, Germany   

Discoverer
Arnold H. Bouma   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   
No etymologies found   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Turbidite and Suevite

The general Turbidite and Suevite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.. Along with definition of Turbidite and Suevite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Suevite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Suevite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Turbidite and Suevite

The history of Turbidite and Suevite 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 Suevite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Suevite

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

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