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Benmoreite and Carbonatite Definition


Carbonatite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Tanzania   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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 Carbonatite

The general Benmoreite and Carbonatite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Carbonatite

The history of Benmoreite and Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Carbonatite

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

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