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Turbidite and Jadeitite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 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
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
European Foreland Basins
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Arnold H. Bouma
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939
From pyroxene mineral jadeite
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Turbidite and Jadeitite

The general Turbidite and Jadeitite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Turbidite and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Jadeitite

The history of Turbidite and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Jadeitite

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

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock