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Benmoreite and Andesite Definition


Andesite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
North America   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Benmoreite and Andesite

The general Benmoreite and Andesite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Andesite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Andesite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Andesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Andesite

The history of Benmoreite and Andesite 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 Andesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Andesite

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

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