Pyrolite and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Pyrolite and Turbidite

The general Pyrolite and Turbidite definition can be stated as: Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. On the other hand, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Pyrolite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyrolite and Turbidite

The history of Pyrolite 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.

Pyrolite and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Turbidite

Along with Pyrolite and Turbidite definition, know more about the etymology of Pyrolite and Turbidite. Etymology of Pyrolite and Turbidite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pyrolite and Formation of Turbidite. The etymology of Pyrolite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth while that of Turbidite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pyrolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Turbidite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pyrolite and Turbidite are listed below.

For Pyrolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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