Turbidite and Charnockite Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Charnockite

The general Turbidite and Charnockite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. Along with definition of Turbidite and Charnockite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Charnockite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Charnockite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Charnockite

The history of Turbidite and Charnockite 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 Charnockite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Charnockite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock