Turbidite and Trondhjemite Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Trondhjemite

The general Turbidite and Trondhjemite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Trondhjemite is a leucocratic (light-colored) intrusive igneous rock. It is a variety of tonalite in which the plagioclase is mostly in the form of oligoclase. Trondhjemites are sometimes known as plagiogranites.. Along with definition of Turbidite and Trondhjemite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Trondhjemite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Trondhjemite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Trondhjemite

The history of Turbidite and Trondhjemite 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 Trondhjemite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Trondhjemite

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

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