Turbidite and Nephelinite Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Nephelinite

The general Turbidite and Nephelinite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. Along with definition of Turbidite and Nephelinite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Nephelinite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Nephelinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Nephelinite

The history of Turbidite and Nephelinite 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 Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Nephelinite

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

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