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Turbidite and Greenschist Definition


Greenschist and Turbidite Definition


Definition

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   

History
  
  

Origin
European Foreland Basins   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Arnold H. Bouma   
Unknown   

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   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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