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Benmoreite and Siltstone Definition


Siltstone and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Benmoreite and Siltstone

The general Benmoreite and Siltstone definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Siltstone, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Siltstone. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Siltstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Siltstone

The history of Benmoreite and Siltstone 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 Siltstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Siltstone

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

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