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Benmoreite and Mudstone Definition


Mudstone and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Benmoreite and Mudstone

The general Benmoreite and Mudstone definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Mudstone, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Mudstone. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Mudstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Mudstone

The history of Benmoreite and Mudstone 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 Mudstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Mudstone

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

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