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Benmoreite and Shonkinite Definition


Shonkinite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
USA   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous 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 Shonkinite

The general Benmoreite and Shonkinite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Shonkinite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Shonkinite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Shonkinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Shonkinite

The history of Benmoreite and Shonkinite 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 Shonkinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Shonkinite

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

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