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Benmoreite and Picrite Definition


Picrite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Hawaii Islands   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century   

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 Picrite

The general Benmoreite and Picrite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Picrite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Picrite

The history of Benmoreite and Picrite 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 Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Picrite

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

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