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Benmoreite and Monzogranite Definition


Monzogranite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From its mineral content   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Benmoreite and Monzogranite

The general Benmoreite and Monzogranite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Monzogranite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Monzogranite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Monzogranite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Monzogranite

The history of Benmoreite and Monzogranite 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 Monzogranite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Monzogranite

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

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