Turbidite and Benmoreite Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Benmoreite

The general Turbidite and Benmoreite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Turbidite and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Benmoreite

The history of Turbidite and Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Benmoreite

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

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