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Turbidite and Teschenite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles
Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
European Foreland Basins
Scotland
1.2.2 Discoverer
Arnold H. Bouma
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Turbidite and Teschenite

The general Turbidite and Teschenite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent. Along with definition of Turbidite and Teschenite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Teschenite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Teschenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Teschenite

The history of Turbidite and Teschenite 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 Teschenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Teschenite

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

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock