Turbidite and Pseudotachylite Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Pseudotachylite

The general Turbidite and Pseudotachylite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.. Along with definition of Turbidite and Pseudotachylite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Pseudotachylite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Pseudotachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Pseudotachylite

The history of Turbidite and Pseudotachylite 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 Pseudotachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Pseudotachylite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock