Benmoreite and Anorthosite Definition

Definition of Benmoreite and Anorthosite

The general Benmoreite and Anorthosite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Anorthosite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Anorthosite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Anorthosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Benmoreite and Anorthosite

The history of Benmoreite and Anorthosite 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 Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Anorthosite

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

For Benmoreite,

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

For Anorthosite,

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