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Turbidite and Greenschist Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles
Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
European Foreland Basins
Unknown
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 minerals such as chlorite, serpentine, and epidote, and platy minerals such as muscovite and platy serpentine which are green in color
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Turbidite and Greenschist

The general Turbidite and Greenschist definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Turbidite and Greenschist, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Greenschist. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Greenschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Greenschist

The history of Turbidite and Greenschist 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 Greenschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Greenschist

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

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