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Benmoreite and Pyroxenite Definition


Pyroxenite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Benmoreite and Pyroxenite

The general Benmoreite and Pyroxenite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Pyroxenite

The history of Benmoreite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Pyroxenite

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

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