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Benmoreite and Hawaiite Definition


Hawaiite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Hawaii Islands   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Joseph Iddings   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From Hawaii Islands   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Benmoreite and Hawaiite

The general Benmoreite and Hawaiite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Hawaiite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Hawaiite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Hawaiite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Hawaiite

The history of Benmoreite and Hawaiite 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 Hawaiite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Hawaiite

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

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