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Pyrolite and Turbidite Definition


Turbidite and Pyrolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt   
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 the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth   
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 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.

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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.

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