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Benmoreite and Granophyre Definition


Granophyre and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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 Granophyre

The general Benmoreite and Granophyre definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Granophyre, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Granophyre. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Granophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Granophyre

The history of Benmoreite and Granophyre 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 Granophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Granophyre

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

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