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Turbidite and Migmatite Definition


Migmatite and Turbidite Definition


Definition

Definition
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   
Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components   

History
  
  

Origin
European Foreland Basins   
Southern Alps, France   

Discoverer
Arnold H. Bouma   
Jakob Sederholm   

Etymology
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Turbidite and Migmatite

The general Turbidite and Migmatite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components. Along with definition of Turbidite and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Turbidite and Migmatite

The history of Turbidite and Migmatite 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 Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Migmatite

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

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