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Benmoreite and Serpentinite Definition


Serpentinite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
USA   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From English word serpentinization.   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Benmoreite and Serpentinite

The general Benmoreite and Serpentinite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Serpentinite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Serpentinite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Serpentinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Serpentinite

The history of Benmoreite and Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Serpentinite

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

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