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Benmoreite and Granulite Definition


Granulite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Central Europe   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Benmoreite and Granulite

The general Benmoreite and Granulite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Granulite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Granulite

The history of Benmoreite and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Granulite

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

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