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Turbidite and Jasperoid Definition


Jasperoid and Turbidite Definition


Definition

Definition
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
European Foreland Basins   
USA   

Discoverer
Arnold H. Bouma   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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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.

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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.

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