Turbidite and Picrite Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Picrite

The general Turbidite and Picrite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. Along with definition of Turbidite and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Picrite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Picrite

The history of Turbidite and Picrite 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 Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Picrite

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

For Turbidite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Picrite,

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