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Turbidite and Vogesite Definition


Vogesite and Turbidite Definition


Definition

Definition
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   
Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
European Foreland Basins   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Arnold H. Bouma   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Turbidite and Vogesite

The general Turbidite and Vogesite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Turbidite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Turbidite and Vogesite

The history of Turbidite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Vogesite

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

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