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Picrite and Turbidite Definition


Turbidite and Picrite Definition


Definition

Definition
Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine   
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   

History
  
  

Origin
Hawaii Islands   
European Foreland Basins   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Arnold H. Bouma   

Etymology
From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century   
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Picrite and Turbidite

The general Picrite and Turbidite definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. On the other hand, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Picrite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Picrite and Turbidite

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Turbidite

Along with Picrite and Turbidite definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Turbidite. Etymology of Picrite and Turbidite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Turbidite. The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Turbidite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Turbidite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Turbidite are listed below.

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