The general Turbidite and Epidosite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Turbidite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Turbidite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Turbidite and Epidosite. In this section, you will know about Turbidite and Epidosite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Turbidite is European Foreland Basins whereas Origin of Epidosite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Turbidite and Epidosite discoverer. The Discoverer of Turbidite is Arnold H. Bouma and the discoverer of Epidosite is Unknown.
Along with Turbidite and Epidosite definition, know more about the etymology of Turbidite and Epidosite. Etymology of Turbidite and Epidosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Turbidite and Formation of Epidosite. The etymology of Turbidite is From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939 while that of Epidosite 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 Epidosite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Turbidite and Epidosite are listed below.
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