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Benmoreite and Anthracite Definition


Anthracite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Pennsylvania, U.S.   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From Greek anthrakites, from anthrax, anthrak meaning coal   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Benmoreite and Anthracite

The general Benmoreite and Anthracite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Anthracite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Anthracite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Anthracite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Anthracite

The history of Benmoreite and Anthracite 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 Anthracite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Anthracite

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

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