Turbidite and Minette Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Minette

The general Turbidite and Minette definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Turbidite and Minette, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Minette. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Minette origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Minette

The history of Turbidite and Minette 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 Minette Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Minette

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

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