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Basaltic Trachyandesite and Benmoreite Definition


Benmoreite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface   
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Isle of Mull, Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ben More   

Etymology
From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock   
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Benmoreite

The general Basaltic Trachyandesite and Benmoreite definition can be stated as: Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface. On the other hand, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Benmoreite

The history of Basaltic Trachyandesite 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.

Basaltic Trachyandesite and Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Benmoreite

Along with Basaltic Trachyandesite and Benmoreite definition, know more about the etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Benmoreite. Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Benmoreite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Formation of Benmoreite. The etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite is From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock while that of Benmoreite is From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Basaltic Trachyandesite and Benmoreite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Benmoreite are listed below.

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