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Benmoreite and Phyllite Definition


Phyllite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Benmoreite and Phyllite

The general Benmoreite and Phyllite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Phyllite

The history of Benmoreite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Phyllite

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

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