Turbidite and Taconite Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Taconite

The general Turbidite and Taconite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Taconite is a low-grade iron ore which belongs to sedimentary rock and containing about 27% iron and 51% silica. Along with definition of Turbidite and Taconite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Taconite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Taconite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Taconite

The history of Turbidite and Taconite 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 Taconite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Taconite

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

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