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Benmoreite and Turbidite Definition


Turbidite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
European Foreland Basins   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Arnold H. Bouma   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
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 Benmoreite and Turbidite

The general Benmoreite and Turbidite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Turbidite

The history of Benmoreite 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.

Benmoreite and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Turbidite

Along with Benmoreite and Turbidite definition, know more about the etymology of Benmoreite and Turbidite. Etymology of Benmoreite and Turbidite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Benmoreite and Formation of Turbidite. The etymology of Benmoreite is From the name of discoverer, Ben More while that of Turbidite is From the name of discoverer, Ben More. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Benmoreite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Turbidite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Benmoreite and Turbidite are listed below.

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