Lherzolite and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Lherzolite and Turbidite

The general Lherzolite and Turbidite definition can be stated as: Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. On the other hand, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Lherzolite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lherzolite and Turbidite

The history of Lherzolite 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.

Lherzolite and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lherzolite and Turbidite

Along with Lherzolite and Turbidite definition, know more about the etymology of Lherzolite and Turbidite. Etymology of Lherzolite and Turbidite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Lherzolite and Formation of Turbidite. The etymology of Lherzolite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location while that of Turbidite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Lherzolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Turbidite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Lherzolite and Turbidite are listed below.

For Lherzolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: 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