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Turbidite and Blueschist Definition


Blueschist and Turbidite Definition


Definition

Definition
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   
Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature   

History
  
  

Origin
European Foreland Basins   
USA   

Discoverer
Arnold H. Bouma   
Edgar Bailey   

Etymology
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Turbidite and Blueschist

The general Turbidite and Blueschist definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature. Along with definition of Turbidite and Blueschist, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Blueschist. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Blueschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Turbidite and Blueschist

The history of Turbidite and Blueschist 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 Blueschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Blueschist

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

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