Turbidite and Monzonite Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Monzonite

The general Turbidite and Monzonite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Turbidite and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Monzonite

The history of Turbidite and Monzonite 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 Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Monzonite

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

For Turbidite,

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

For Monzonite,

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