The general Turbidite and Phonolite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Turbidite and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Turbidite and Phonolite 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 Phonolite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Turbidite and Phonolite. In this section, you will know about Turbidite and Phonolite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Turbidite is European Foreland Basins whereas Origin of Phonolite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Turbidite and Phonolite discoverer. The Discoverer of Turbidite is Arnold H. Bouma and the discoverer of Phonolite is Unknown.
Along with Turbidite and Phonolite definition, know more about the etymology of Turbidite and Phonolite. Etymology of Turbidite and Phonolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Turbidite and Formation of Phonolite. The etymology of Turbidite is From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939 while that of Phonolite 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 Phonolite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Turbidite and Phonolite are listed below.
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