Turbidite and Harzburgite Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Harzburgite

The general Turbidite and Harzburgite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. Along with definition of Turbidite and Harzburgite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Harzburgite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Harzburgite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Harzburgite

The history of Turbidite and Harzburgite 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 Harzburgite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Harzburgite

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

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