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Turbidite and Pyroxenite Definition


Pyroxenite and Turbidite Definition


Definition

Definition
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   
Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
European Foreland Basins   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Arnold H. Bouma   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   
From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard 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 Pyroxenite

The general Turbidite and Pyroxenite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Turbidite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Turbidite and Pyroxenite

The history of Turbidite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Pyroxenite

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

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