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Turbidite and Peridotite Definition


Peridotite and Turbidite Definition


Definition

Definition
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   

History
  
  

Origin
European Foreland Basins   
Pike County, U.S   

Discoverer
Arnold H. Bouma   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Turbidite and Peridotite

The general Turbidite and Peridotite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Turbidite and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Turbidite and Peridotite

The history of Turbidite and Peridotite 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 Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Peridotite

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

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