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Benmoreite and Enderbite Definition


Enderbite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Enderby Land, Antarctica   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Benmoreite and Enderbite

The general Benmoreite and Enderbite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Enderbite

The history of Benmoreite and Enderbite 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 Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Enderbite

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

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