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Turbidite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles
Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
European Foreland Basins
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Arnold H. Bouma
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939
From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Turbidite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The general Turbidite and Basaltic Trachyandesite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface. Along with definition of Turbidite and Basaltic Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Basaltic Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Turbidite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

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