Turbidite and Kenyte Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Kenyte

The general Turbidite and Kenyte definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Kenyte is a variety of porphyritic phonolite or trachyte rock with rhomb shaped phenocrysts of anorthoclase with variable olivine and augite in a glassy matrix. Along with definition of Turbidite and Kenyte, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Kenyte. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Kenyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Kenyte

The history of Turbidite and Kenyte 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 Kenyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Kenyte

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

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