Turbidite and Lamprophyre Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Lamprophyre

The general Turbidite and Lamprophyre definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Turbidite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Lamprophyre

The history of Turbidite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Lamprophyre

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock