Turbidite and Jasperoid Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Jasperoid

The general Turbidite and Jasperoid definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. Along with definition of Turbidite and Jasperoid, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Jasperoid. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Jasperoid origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Jasperoid

The history of Turbidite and Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Jasperoid

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

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