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Benmoreite and Pumice Definition


Pumice and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Spain   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From Old French pomis, from a Latin dialect variant of pumex   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

The general Benmoreite and Pumice definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Pumice, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Pumice. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Pumice origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Pumice

The history of Benmoreite and Pumice 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 Pumice Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Pumice

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

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