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Basalt and Turbidite Definition


Turbidite and Basalt Definition


Definition

Definition
Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth   
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   

History
  
  

Origin
Egypt   
European Foreland Basins   

Discoverer
Georgius Agricola   
Arnold H. Bouma   

Etymology
From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites   
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Basalt and Turbidite

The general Basalt and Turbidite definition can be stated as: Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. On the other hand, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Basalt and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Basalt and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Basalt and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Basalt and Turbidite

The history of Basalt and Turbidite 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.

Basalt and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basalt and Turbidite

Along with Basalt and Turbidite definition, know more about the etymology of Basalt and Turbidite. Etymology of Basalt and Turbidite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basalt and Formation of Turbidite. The etymology of Basalt is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites while that of Turbidite is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Basalt belongs to Igneous Rocks while Turbidite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basalt and Turbidite are listed below.

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