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Benmoreite and Suevite Definition


Suevite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Canada, Germany   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
No etymologies found   

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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Benmoreite and Suevite

The general Benmoreite and Suevite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Suevite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Suevite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Suevite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Suevite

The history of Benmoreite and Suevite 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 Suevite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Suevite

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

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