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Turbidite and Icelandite Definition


Icelandite and Turbidite Definition


Definition

Definition
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   
Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock   

History
  
  

Origin
European Foreland Basins   
Iceland   

Discoverer
Arnold H. Bouma   
Ian S. E. Carmichael   

Etymology
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   
From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Turbidite and Icelandite

The general Turbidite and Icelandite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Turbidite and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Turbidite and Icelandite

The history of Turbidite and Icelandite 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 Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Icelandite

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

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