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Benmoreite and Skarn Definition


Skarn and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
USA, Australia   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Tornebohm   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From an old Swedish mining term originally used to describe a type of silicate gangue or waste rock.   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic 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 Skarn

The general Benmoreite and Skarn definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Skarn

The history of Benmoreite and Skarn 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 Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Skarn

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

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