Turbidite and Granulite Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Granulite

The general Turbidite and Granulite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Turbidite and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Granulite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Granulite

The history of Turbidite and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Granulite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock