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