Turbidite and Troctolite Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Troctolite

The general Turbidite and Troctolite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Troctolite is a mafic intrusive rock type. It consists essentially of major but variable amounts of olivine and calcic plagioclase along with minor pyroxene. It is an olivine-rich anorthosite, or a pyroxene-depleted relative of gabbro. Along with definition of Turbidite and Troctolite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Troctolite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Troctolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Troctolite

The history of Turbidite and Troctolite 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 Troctolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Troctolite

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

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