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Benmoreite and Dolomite Definition


Dolomite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Southern Alps, France   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Dolomieu   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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 Dolomite

The general Benmoreite and Dolomite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Dolomite

The history of Benmoreite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Dolomite

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

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