Benmoreite and Latite Definition

Definition of Benmoreite and Latite

The general Benmoreite and Latite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Latite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Benmoreite and Latite

The history of Benmoreite and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Latite

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

For Benmoreite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Latite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock