Benmoreite and Nephelinite Definition

Definition of Benmoreite and Nephelinite

The general Benmoreite and Nephelinite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Nephelinite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Nephelinite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Nephelinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Benmoreite and Nephelinite

The history of Benmoreite and Nephelinite 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 Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Nephelinite

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

For Benmoreite,

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

For Nephelinite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock