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Benmoreite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition


Basaltic Trachyandesite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock   

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 Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

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History of Benmoreite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Benmoreite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

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