Turbidite and Luxullianite Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Luxullianite

The general Turbidite and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Luxullianite is a rare type of granite, known for presence of clusters of radially arranged acicular tourmaline crystals which are enclosed by phenocrysts of orthoclase and quartz in a matrix of quartz, tourmaline, alkali feldspar, brown mica.. Along with definition of Turbidite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Luxullianite

The history of Turbidite and Luxullianite 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 Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Luxullianite

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

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