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Turbidite and Blue Granite Definition


Blue Granite and Turbidite Definition


Definition

Definition
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   
Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar   

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 the color of rock, Blue   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Turbidite and Blue Granite

The general Turbidite and Blue Granite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Turbidite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Turbidite and Blue Granite

The history of Turbidite and Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Blue Granite

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

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