Turbidite and Serpentinite Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Serpentinite

The general Turbidite and Serpentinite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.. Along with definition of Turbidite and Serpentinite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Serpentinite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Serpentinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Serpentinite

The history of Turbidite and Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Serpentinite

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

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