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Benmoreite and Nepheline Syenite Definition


Nepheline Syenite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From origin of a Palaeozoic nepheline syenite from northern Shanxi Province, China   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Benmoreite and Nepheline Syenite

The general Benmoreite and Nepheline Syenite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Benmoreite and Nepheline Syenite 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 Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Nepheline Syenite

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

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