Turbidite and Borolanite Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Borolanite

The general Turbidite and Borolanite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Borolanite is a variety of Nepheline Syenite and belongs to igneous rocks and contains nepheline-alkali feldspar pseudomorphs which occur as conspicuous white spots in the dark rock matrix. Along with definition of Turbidite and Borolanite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Borolanite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Borolanite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Borolanite

The history of Turbidite and Borolanite 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 Borolanite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Borolanite

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

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