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Benmoreite and Essexite  Definition


Essexite  and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
USA   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Benmoreite and Essexite 

The general Benmoreite and Essexite  definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Essexite . Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Essexite 

The history of Benmoreite and Essexite  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 Essexite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Essexite 

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

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