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Jasperoid and Turbidite Definition


Turbidite and Jasperoid Definition


Definition

Definition
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks   
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
European Foreland Basins   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Arnold H. Bouma   

Etymology
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid   
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Jasperoid and Turbidite

The general Jasperoid and Turbidite definition can be stated as: Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. On the other hand, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Jasperoid and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Jasperoid and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Jasperoid and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jasperoid and Turbidite

The history of Jasperoid 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.

Jasperoid and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jasperoid and Turbidite

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

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