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Turbidite and Lherzolite Definition


Lherzolite and Turbidite Definition


Definition

Definition
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   
Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions   

History
  
  

Origin
European Foreland Basins   
France   

Discoverer
Arnold H. Bouma   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   
From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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