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