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Benmoreite and Basalt Definition


Basalt and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Georgius Agricola   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites   

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 Benmoreite and Basalt

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

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History of Benmoreite and Basalt

The history of Benmoreite and Basalt 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 Basalt Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Basalt

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

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