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Benmoreite and Rhyodacite Definition


Rhyodacite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
USA   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   

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 Rhyodacite

The general Benmoreite and Rhyodacite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Rhyodacite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Rhyodacite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Rhyodacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Rhyodacite

The history of Benmoreite and Rhyodacite 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 Rhyodacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Rhyodacite

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

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