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Turbidite and Trachyandesite Definition


Trachyandesite and Turbidite Definition


Definition

Definition
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   

History
  
  

Origin
European Foreland Basins   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Arnold H. Bouma   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Turbidite and Trachyandesite

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

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History of Turbidite and Trachyandesite

The history of Turbidite and Trachyandesite 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 Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Trachyandesite

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

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