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Benmoreite and Ignimbrite Definition


Ignimbrite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Patrick Marshall   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Benmoreite and Ignimbrite

The general Benmoreite and Ignimbrite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Ignimbrite

The history of Benmoreite and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Ignimbrite

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

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