Turbidite and Wackestone Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Wackestone

The general Turbidite and Wackestone definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, A carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.. Along with definition of Turbidite and Wackestone, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Wackestone. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Wackestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Wackestone

The history of Turbidite and Wackestone 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 Wackestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Wackestone

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

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