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Benmoreite and Sandstone Definition


Sandstone and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From its composition, sand and stone   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Benmoreite and Sandstone

The general Benmoreite and Sandstone definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Sandstone, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Sandstone. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Sandstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Sandstone

The history of Benmoreite and Sandstone 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 Sandstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Sandstone

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

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