Turbidite and Pegmatite Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Pegmatite

The general Turbidite and Pegmatite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Turbidite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Pegmatite

The history of Turbidite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Pegmatite

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

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