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Turbidite and Hawaiite Definition


Hawaiite and Turbidite Definition


Definition

Definition
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   
Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite   

History
  
  

Origin
European Foreland Basins   
Hawaii Islands   

Discoverer
Arnold H. Bouma   
Joseph Iddings   

Etymology
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   
From Hawaii Islands   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Turbidite and Hawaiite

The general Turbidite and Hawaiite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite. Along with definition of Turbidite and Hawaiite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Hawaiite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Hawaiite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Turbidite and Hawaiite

The history of Turbidite and Hawaiite 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 Hawaiite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Hawaiite

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

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