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Turbidite and Essexite  Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
European Foreland Basins
USA
1.2.2 Discoverer
Arnold H. Bouma
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Turbidite and Essexite 

The general Turbidite and Essexite  definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock. Along with definition of Turbidite and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Essexite . Get to know more information about Turbidite and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Essexite 

The history of Turbidite and Essexite  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 Essexite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Essexite 

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

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