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Turbidite and Tonalite Definition


Tonalite and Turbidite Definition


Definition

Definition
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   
Tonalite is a coarse-grained plutonic rock consisting mainly of sodic plagioclase, quartz, and hornblende or other mafic minerals with phaneritic texture   

History
  
  

Origin
European Foreland Basins   
Tonale, Italy   

Discoverer
Arnold H. Bouma   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   
From Tonale Pass, northern Italy, + -ite1   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard 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 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.

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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.

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