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Peridotite and Turbidite Definition


Turbidite and Peridotite Definition


Definition

Definition
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   

History
  
  

Origin
Pike County, U.S   
European Foreland Basins   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Arnold H. Bouma   

Etymology
From French, from peridot +‎ -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
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Peridotite and Turbidite

The general Peridotite and Turbidite definition can be stated as: Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. On the other hand, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Peridotite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Peridotite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Peridotite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Peridotite and Turbidite

The history of Peridotite 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.

Peridotite and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Peridotite and Turbidite

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

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