The general Turbidite and Boninite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Boninite is a mafic extrusive rock which is high in magnesium and silica content, formed in fore-arc environments, typically during the early stages of subduction. Along with definition of Turbidite and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Boninite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Turbidite and Boninite 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 Boninite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Turbidite and Boninite. In this section, you will know about Turbidite and Boninite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Turbidite is European Foreland Basins whereas Origin of Boninite is Japan. It is interesting to know the name of Turbidite and Boninite discoverer. The Discoverer of Turbidite is Arnold H. Bouma and the discoverer of Boninite is Unknown.
Along with Turbidite and Boninite definition, know more about the etymology of Turbidite and Boninite. Etymology of Turbidite and Boninite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Turbidite and Formation of Boninite. The etymology of Turbidite is From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939 while that of Boninite 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 Boninite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Turbidite and Boninite are listed below.
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