Turbidite and Pyrolite Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Pyrolite

The general Turbidite and Pyrolite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Turbidite and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Pyrolite

The history of Turbidite and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Pyrolite

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

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