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Benmoreite and Basanite  Definition


Basanite  and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From Latin basanites + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Benmoreite and Basanite 

The general Benmoreite and Basanite  definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Basanite 

The history of Benmoreite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Basanite 

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

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