Benmoreite and Pegmatite Definition

Definition of Benmoreite and Pegmatite

The general Benmoreite and Pegmatite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Benmoreite and Pegmatite

The history of Benmoreite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Pegmatite

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

For Benmoreite,

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

For Pegmatite,

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