Epidosite and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Epidosite and Turbidite

The general Epidosite and Turbidite definition can be stated as: Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. On the other hand, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Epidosite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Epidosite and Turbidite

The history of Epidosite 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.

Epidosite and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Turbidite

Along with Epidosite and Turbidite definition, know more about the etymology of Epidosite and Turbidite. Etymology of Epidosite and Turbidite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Epidosite and Formation of Turbidite. The etymology of Epidosite is not available while that of Turbidite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Epidosite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Turbidite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Epidosite and Turbidite are listed below.

For Epidosite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine 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