Benmoreite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Benmoreite and Epidosite

The general Benmoreite and Epidosite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Benmoreite and Epidosite

The history of Benmoreite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Epidosite

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

For Benmoreite,

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

For Epidosite,

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