Pyroxenite and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Pyroxenite and Turbidite

The general Pyroxenite and Turbidite definition can be stated as: Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. On the other hand, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Pyroxenite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Pyroxenite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Pyroxenite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyroxenite and Turbidite

The history of Pyroxenite 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.

Pyroxenite and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyroxenite and Turbidite

Along with Pyroxenite and Turbidite definition, know more about the etymology of Pyroxenite and Turbidite. Etymology of Pyroxenite and Turbidite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pyroxenite and Formation of Turbidite. The etymology of Pyroxenite is From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks while that of Turbidite is From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pyroxenite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Turbidite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pyroxenite and Turbidite are listed below.

For Pyroxenite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Turbidite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock