The general Turbidite and Websterite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Turbidite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Turbidite and Websterite 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 Websterite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Turbidite and Websterite. In this section, you will know about Turbidite and Websterite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Turbidite is European Foreland Basins whereas Origin of Websterite is Webster, North Carolina. It is interesting to know the name of Turbidite and Websterite discoverer. The Discoverer of Turbidite is Arnold H. Bouma and the discoverer of Websterite is Unknown.
Along with Turbidite and Websterite definition, know more about the etymology of Turbidite and Websterite. Etymology of Turbidite and Websterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Turbidite and Formation of Websterite. The etymology of Turbidite is From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939 while that of Websterite 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 Websterite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Turbidite and Websterite are listed below.
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