Turbidite and Adamellite Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Adamellite

The general Turbidite and Adamellite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Adamellite is a coarse-grained porphyritic igneous rock, a variety of Monzogranite and dominated by phenocrysts of orthoclase in a granular groundmass of perthite, plagioclase and quartz. Along with definition of Turbidite and Adamellite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Adamellite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Adamellite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Adamellite

The history of Turbidite and Adamellite 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 Adamellite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Adamellite

Along with Turbidite and Adamellite definition, know more about the etymology of Turbidite and Adamellite. Etymology of Turbidite and Adamellite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Turbidite and Formation of Adamellite. The etymology of Turbidite is From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939 while that of Adamellite 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 Adamellite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Turbidite and Adamellite 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 Adamellite,

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