Vogesite and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Turbidite

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

History of Vogesite and Turbidite

The history of Vogesite and Turbidite 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.

Vogesite and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Turbidite

Along with Vogesite and Turbidite definition, know more about the etymology of Vogesite and Turbidite. Etymology of Vogesite and Turbidite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Vogesite and Formation of Turbidite. The etymology of Vogesite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Turbidite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Vogesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Turbidite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Vogesite and Turbidite are listed below.

For Vogesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Turbidite,

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