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Felsite and Turbidite Definition


Turbidite and Felsite Definition


Definition

Definition
Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition   
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
European Foreland Basins   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Arnold H. Bouma   

Etymology
From English feldspar and -ite   
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 Felsite and Turbidite

The general Felsite and Turbidite definition can be stated as: Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. On the other hand, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Felsite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Felsite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Felsite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Felsite and Turbidite

The history of Felsite 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.

Felsite and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Felsite and Turbidite

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

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