The general Turbidite and Latite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Turbidite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Latite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Turbidite and Latite 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 Latite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Turbidite and Latite. In this section, you will know about Turbidite and Latite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Turbidite is European Foreland Basins whereas Origin of Latite is Italy. It is interesting to know the name of Turbidite and Latite discoverer. The Discoverer of Turbidite is Arnold H. Bouma and the discoverer of Latite is Unknown.
Along with Turbidite and Latite definition, know more about the etymology of Turbidite and Latite. Etymology of Turbidite and Latite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Turbidite and Formation of Latite. The etymology of Turbidite is From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939 while that of Latite 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 Latite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Turbidite and Latite are listed below.
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