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Benmoreite and Harzburgite Definition


Harzburgite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Germany   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Benmoreite and Harzburgite

The general Benmoreite and Harzburgite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Harzburgite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Harzburgite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Harzburgite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Harzburgite

The history of Benmoreite and Harzburgite 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 Harzburgite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Harzburgite

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

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