Turbidite and Tonalite Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Tonalite

The general Turbidite and Tonalite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Tonalite is a coarse-grained plutonic rock consisting mainly of sodic plagioclase, quartz, and hornblende or other mafic minerals with phaneritic texture. Along with definition of Turbidite and Tonalite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Tonalite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Tonalite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Tonalite

The history of Turbidite and Tonalite 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 Tonalite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Tonalite

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

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