The general Turbidite and Obsidian definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed as an extrusive igneous rock. It is produced when felsic lava extruded from a volcano cools rapidly with minimum crystal growth. Along with definition of Turbidite and Obsidian, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Obsidian. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Obsidian origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Turbidite and Obsidian 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 Obsidian definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Turbidite and Obsidian. In this section, you will know about Turbidite and Obsidian Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Turbidite is European Foreland Basins whereas Origin of Obsidian is Ethiopia. It is interesting to know the name of Turbidite and Obsidian discoverer. The Discoverer of Turbidite is Arnold H. Bouma and the discoverer of Obsidian is Obsius.
Along with Turbidite and Obsidian definition, know more about the etymology of Turbidite and Obsidian. Etymology of Turbidite and Obsidian gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Turbidite and Formation of Obsidian. The etymology of Turbidite is From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939 while that of Obsidian 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 Obsidian belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Turbidite and Obsidian are listed below.
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