Turbidite and Litchfieldite Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Litchfieldite

The general Turbidite and Litchfieldite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Litchfieldite is a rare igneous rock which is coarse-grained, foliated and a variety of nepheline syenite, sometimes also called as nepheline syenite gneiss or gneissic nepeheline syenite. Along with definition of Turbidite and Litchfieldite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Litchfieldite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Litchfieldite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Litchfieldite

The history of Turbidite and Litchfieldite 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 Litchfieldite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Litchfieldite

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

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