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Turbidite and Syenite Definition


Syenite and Turbidite Definition


Definition

Definition
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals   

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 French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Turbidite and Syenite

The general Turbidite and Syenite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. Along with definition of Turbidite and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Syenite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Turbidite and Syenite

The history of Turbidite and Syenite 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 Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Syenite

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

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