Shonkinite and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Shonkinite and Turbidite

The general Shonkinite and Turbidite definition can be stated as: Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. On the other hand, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Shonkinite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shonkinite and Turbidite

The history of Shonkinite 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.

Shonkinite and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Turbidite

Along with Shonkinite and Turbidite definition, know more about the etymology of Shonkinite and Turbidite. Etymology of Shonkinite and Turbidite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shonkinite and Formation of Turbidite. The etymology of Shonkinite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US while that of Turbidite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shonkinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Turbidite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shonkinite and Turbidite are listed below.

For Shonkinite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium 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