Turbidite and Tephrite Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Tephrite

The general Turbidite and Tephrite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock. Along with definition of Turbidite and Tephrite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Tephrite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Tephrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Tephrite

The history of Turbidite and Tephrite 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 Tephrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Tephrite

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

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