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Benmoreite and Schist Definition


Schist and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Benmoreite and Schist

The general Benmoreite and Schist definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Schist, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Schist. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Schist

The history of Benmoreite and Schist 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 Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Schist

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

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