Amphibolite and Benmoreite Definition

Definition of Amphibolite and Benmoreite

The general Amphibolite and Benmoreite definition can be stated as: Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. On the other hand, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Amphibolite and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Amphibolite and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Amphibolite and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Amphibolite and Benmoreite

The history of Amphibolite 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.

Amphibolite and Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Amphibolite and Benmoreite

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

For Amphibolite,

• 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