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Benmoreite and Epidosite Definition


Epidosite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
Not Available   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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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.

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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 Unknown. 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.

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