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Benmoreite and Pantellerite Definition


Pantellerite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Strait of sicily   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Benmoreite and Pantellerite

The general Benmoreite and Pantellerite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Pantellerite

The history of Benmoreite and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Pantellerite

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

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