Turbidite and Adakite Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Adakite

The general Turbidite and Adakite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Adakite is an intermediate to felsic volcanic rock that has geochemical characteristics of magma which is said to be formed by partial melting of altered basalt that is subducted below volcanic arcs. Along with definition of Turbidite and Adakite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Adakite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Adakite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Adakite

The history of Turbidite and Adakite 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.

Turbidite and Adakite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Adakite

Along with Turbidite and Adakite definition, know more about the etymology of Turbidite and Adakite. Etymology of Turbidite and Adakite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Turbidite and Formation of Adakite. The etymology of Turbidite is From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939 while that of Adakite is From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Turbidite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Adakite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Turbidite and Adakite are listed below.

For Turbidite,

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

For Adakite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock