Turbidite and Andesite Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Andesite

The general Turbidite and Andesite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. Along with definition of Turbidite and Andesite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Andesite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Andesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Andesite

The history of Turbidite and Andesite 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 Andesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Andesite

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

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