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Turbidite and Comendite Definition


Comendite and Turbidite Definition


Definition

Definition
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
European Foreland Basins   
Italy   

Discoverer
Arnold H. Bouma   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   
Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Turbidite and Comendite

The general Turbidite and Comendite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. Along with definition of Turbidite and Comendite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Comendite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Comendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Turbidite and Comendite

The history of Turbidite and Comendite 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 Comendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Comendite

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

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