Turbidite and Diabase Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Diabase

The general Turbidite and Diabase definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar. Along with definition of Turbidite and Diabase, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Diabase. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Diabase origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Diabase

The history of Turbidite and Diabase 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 Diabase Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Diabase

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

For Turbidite,

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

For Diabase,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock