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Benmoreite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Rhomb Porphyry and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From Latin term that means purple   

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 Rhomb Porphyry

The general Benmoreite and Rhomb Porphyry definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Benmoreite and Rhomb Porphyry 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 Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Rhomb Porphyry

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

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