Turbidite and Felsite Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Felsite

The general Turbidite and Felsite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. Along with definition of Turbidite and Felsite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Felsite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Felsite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Felsite

The history of Turbidite and Felsite 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 Felsite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Felsite

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

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