Turbidite and Trachyte Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Trachyte

The general Turbidite and Trachyte definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Trachyte is a grey fine-grained volcanic rock which mainly consists of alkali feldspar. Along with definition of Turbidite and Trachyte, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Trachyte. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Trachyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Trachyte

The history of Turbidite and Trachyte 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 Trachyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Trachyte

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

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