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Benmoreite and Evaporite Definition


Evaporite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
USA   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Usiglio   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From a sediment left after the evaporation   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

The general Benmoreite and Evaporite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Evaporite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Evaporite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Evaporite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Evaporite

The history of Benmoreite and Evaporite 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 Evaporite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Evaporite

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

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