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Benmoreite and Itacolumite Definition


Itacolumite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary 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, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Benmoreite and Itacolumite

The general Benmoreite and Itacolumite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Itacolumite

The history of Benmoreite and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Itacolumite

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

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