Carbonatite and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Turbidite

The general Carbonatite and Turbidite definition can be stated as: Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. On the other hand, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Carbonatite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Turbidite

The history of Carbonatite 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.

Carbonatite and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Turbidite

Along with Carbonatite and Turbidite definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Turbidite. Etymology of Carbonatite and Turbidite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Turbidite. The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Turbidite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Carbonatite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Turbidite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Turbidite are listed below.

For Carbonatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Turbidite,

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