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Benmoreite and Jasperoid Definition


Jasperoid and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series  
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks  

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland  
USA  

Discoverer
Ben More  
Unknown  

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More  
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Sedimentary Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

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

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Definition of Benmoreite and Jasperoid

The general Benmoreite and Jasperoid definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Jasperoid, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Jasperoid. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Jasperoid origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Jasperoid

The history of Benmoreite and Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Jasperoid

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

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