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Benmoreite and Blue Granite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series
Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Ben More
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More
From the color of rock, Blue
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Benmoreite and Blue Granite

The general Benmoreite and Blue Granite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Benmoreite and Blue Granite

The history of Benmoreite and Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Blue Granite

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

For Benmoreite,

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

For Blue Granite,

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