Phonolite and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Turbidite

The general Phonolite and Turbidite definition can be stated as: Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. On the other hand, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Phonolite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Turbidite

The history of Phonolite 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.

Phonolite and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Turbidite

Along with Phonolite and Turbidite definition, know more about the etymology of Phonolite and Turbidite. Etymology of Phonolite and Turbidite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phonolite and Formation of Turbidite. The etymology of Phonolite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit while that of Turbidite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phonolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Turbidite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phonolite and Turbidite are listed below.

For Phonolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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