Turbidite and Pantellerite Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Pantellerite

The general Turbidite and Pantellerite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Turbidite and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Pantellerite

The history of Turbidite and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Pantellerite

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

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