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Benmoreite and Adakite Definition


Adakite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Adakite is an intermediate to felsic volcanic rock that has geochemical characteristics of magma which is said to be formed by partial melting of altered basalt that is subducted below volcanic arcs   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Adak, Aleutian Islands   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Defant and Drummond   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From Adak, Aleutian Islands   

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, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Benmoreite and Adakite

The general Benmoreite and Adakite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Adakite is an intermediate to felsic volcanic rock that has geochemical characteristics of magma which is said to be formed by partial melting of altered basalt that is subducted below volcanic arcs. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Adakite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Adakite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Adakite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Adakite

The history of Benmoreite and Adakite 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 Adakite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Adakite

Along with Benmoreite and Adakite definition, know more about the etymology of Benmoreite and Adakite. Etymology of Benmoreite and Adakite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Benmoreite and Formation of Adakite. The etymology of Benmoreite is From the name of discoverer, Ben More while that of Adakite 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 and Adakite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Benmoreite and Adakite are listed below.

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