Definition
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains
History
Origin
European Foreland Basins
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Discoverer
Arnold H. Bouma
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939
From pyroxene mineral jadeite
Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Family
Group
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Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock