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Benmoreite and Shale Definition


Shale and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary 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 Shale

The general Benmoreite and Shale definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Shale, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Shale. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Shale origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Shale

The history of Benmoreite and Shale 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 Shale Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Shale

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

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