Turbidite and Nepheline Syenite Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Nepheline Syenite

The general Turbidite and Nepheline Syenite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Turbidite and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Turbidite and Nepheline Syenite 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 Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Nepheline Syenite

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

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