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Tephrite and Turbidite Definition


Turbidite and Tephrite Definition


Definition

Definition
Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock   
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
European Foreland Basins   

Discoverer
Van Tooren   
Arnold H. Bouma   

Etymology
From Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn   
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
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Tephrite and Turbidite

The general Tephrite and Turbidite definition can be stated as: Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock. On the other hand, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Tephrite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Tephrite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Tephrite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Tephrite and Turbidite

The history of Tephrite 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.

Tephrite and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tephrite and Turbidite

Along with Tephrite and Turbidite definition, know more about the etymology of Tephrite and Turbidite. Etymology of Tephrite and Turbidite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Tephrite and Formation of Turbidite. The etymology of Tephrite is From Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn while that of Turbidite is From Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Tephrite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Turbidite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Tephrite and Turbidite are listed below.

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