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Granulite and Benmoreite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Central Europe
Isle of Mull, Scotland
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Ben More
1.3 Etymology
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained
From the name of discoverer, Ben More
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Granulite and Benmoreite

The general Granulite and Benmoreite definition can be stated as: Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. On the other hand, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Granulite and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Granulite and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Granulite and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granulite and Benmoreite

The history of Granulite and Benmoreite 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.

Granulite and Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granulite and Benmoreite

Along with Granulite and Benmoreite definition, know more about the etymology of Granulite and Benmoreite. Etymology of Granulite and Benmoreite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Granulite and Formation of Benmoreite. The etymology of Granulite is From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained while that of Benmoreite is From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Granulite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Benmoreite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Granulite and Benmoreite are listed below.

For Granulite,

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

For Benmoreite,

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