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Gneiss and Turbidite Definition


Turbidite and Gneiss Definition


Definition

Definition
Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks   
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 the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters)   
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Gneiss and Turbidite

The general Gneiss and Turbidite definition can be stated as: Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. On the other hand, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Gneiss and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Gneiss and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Gneiss and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Gneiss and Turbidite

The history of Gneiss 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.

Gneiss and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gneiss and Turbidite

Along with Gneiss and Turbidite definition, know more about the etymology of Gneiss and Turbidite. Etymology of Gneiss and Turbidite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Gneiss and Formation of Turbidite. The etymology of Gneiss is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters) while that of Turbidite is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters). The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Gneiss belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Turbidite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Gneiss and Turbidite are listed below.

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