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Gabbro and Turbidite Definition


Turbidite and Gabbro Definition


Definition

Definition
Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt   
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
European Foreland Basins   

Discoverer
Christian Leopold von Buch   
Arnold H. Bouma   

Etymology
From Latin glaber bare, smooth, bald   
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Gabbro and Turbidite

The general Gabbro and Turbidite definition can be stated as: Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. On the other hand, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Gabbro and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Gabbro and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Gabbro and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Gabbro and Turbidite

The history of Gabbro 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.

Gabbro and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gabbro and Turbidite

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

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