Turbidite and Lherzolite Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Lherzolite

The general Turbidite and Lherzolite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Turbidite and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Lherzolite

The history of Turbidite and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Lherzolite

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

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