Turbidite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The general Turbidite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Alkali feldspar granite, also known as red granite, is a felsic igneous rock and a type of granite rich in the mineral potassium feldspar. Along with definition of Turbidite and Alkali Feldspar Granite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Alkali Feldspar Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The history of Turbidite and Alkali Feldspar Granite 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 Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

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

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