Turbidite and Gabbro Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Gabbro

The general Turbidite and Gabbro definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. Along with definition of Turbidite and Gabbro, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Gabbro. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Gabbro origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Gabbro

The history of Turbidite and Gabbro 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 Gabbro Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Gabbro

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

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