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Benmoreite and Minette Definition


Minette and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From French mine ore, mine + ette   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Benmoreite and Minette

The general Benmoreite and Minette definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Minette, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Minette. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Minette origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Minette

The history of Benmoreite and Minette 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 Minette Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Minette

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

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