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Turbidite and Basanite  Definition


Basanite  and Turbidite Definition


Definition

Definition
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone   

History
  
  

Origin
European Foreland Basins   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Arnold H. Bouma   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   
From Latin basanites + -ite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Turbidite and Basanite 

The general Turbidite and Basanite  definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Turbidite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Turbidite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Turbidite and Basanite 

The history of Turbidite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Basanite 

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

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