The general Turbidite and Variolite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Variolites are a group of dark green basic igneous rocks which exhibit pale colored spots, or spherules, especially on weathered surfaces, that give them a pockmarked appearance. Along with definition of Turbidite and Variolite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Variolite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Variolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Turbidite and Variolite 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 Variolite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Turbidite and Variolite. In this section, you will know about Turbidite and Variolite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Turbidite is European Foreland Basins whereas Origin of Variolite is France. It is interesting to know the name of Turbidite and Variolite discoverer. The Discoverer of Turbidite is Arnold H. Bouma and the discoverer of Variolite is Unknown.
Along with Turbidite and Variolite definition, know more about the etymology of Turbidite and Variolite. Etymology of Turbidite and Variolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Turbidite and Formation of Variolite. The etymology of Turbidite is From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939 while that of Variolite 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 Variolite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Turbidite and Variolite are listed below.
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