Turbidite and Appinite Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Appinite

The general Turbidite and Appinite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. Along with definition of Turbidite and Appinite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Appinite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Appinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Appinite

The history of Turbidite and Appinite 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 Appinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Appinite

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

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