Turbidite and Carbonatite Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Carbonatite

The general Turbidite and Carbonatite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Turbidite and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Carbonatite

The history of Turbidite and Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Carbonatite

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

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