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Benmoreite and Pseudotachylite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland
USA
1.2.2 Discoverer
Ben More
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More
From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Benmoreite and Pseudotachylite

The general Benmoreite and Pseudotachylite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Pseudotachylite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Pseudotachylite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Pseudotachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Benmoreite and Pseudotachylite

The history of Benmoreite and Pseudotachylite 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.

Benmoreite and Pseudotachylite Origin and Discoverer

Benmoreite and Pseudotachylite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Benmoreite and Pseudotachylite. In this section, you will know about Benmoreite and Pseudotachylite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Benmoreite is Isle of Mull, Scotland whereas Origin of Pseudotachylite is USA. It is interesting to know the name of Benmoreite and Pseudotachylite discoverer. The Discoverer of Benmoreite is Ben More and the discoverer of Pseudotachylite is Unknown.

Etymology of Benmoreite and Pseudotachylite

Along with Benmoreite and Pseudotachylite definition, know more about the etymology of Benmoreite and Pseudotachylite. Etymology of Benmoreite and Pseudotachylite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Benmoreite and Formation of Pseudotachylite. The etymology of Benmoreite is From the name of discoverer, Ben More while that of Pseudotachylite is From the name of discoverer, Ben More. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Benmoreite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Pseudotachylite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Benmoreite and Pseudotachylite are listed below.

For Benmoreite,

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

For Pseudotachylite,

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