Turbidite and Shoshonite Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Shoshonite

The general Turbidite and Shoshonite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Shoshonite is a basaltic rock, properly a potassic trachyandesite, composed of olivine, augite and plagioclase phenocrysts in a groundmass with calcic plagioclase and sanidine and some dark-colored volcanic glass. Along with definition of Turbidite and Shoshonite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Shoshonite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Shoshonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Shoshonite

The history of Turbidite and Shoshonite 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 Shoshonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Shoshonite

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

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