Turbidite and Whiteschist Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Whiteschist

The general Turbidite and Whiteschist definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures. Along with definition of Turbidite and Whiteschist, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Whiteschist. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Whiteschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Whiteschist

The history of Turbidite and Whiteschist 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 Whiteschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Whiteschist

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock