Turbidite and Kimberlite Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Kimberlite

The general Turbidite and Kimberlite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, which sometimes contains diamonds and is mostly found in South Africa and Siberia.. Along with definition of Turbidite and Kimberlite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Kimberlite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Kimberlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Kimberlite

The history of Turbidite and Kimberlite 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 Kimberlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Kimberlite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock