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Benmoreite and Tephrite Definition


Tephrite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Germany   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Van Tooren   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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 Tephrite

The general Benmoreite and Tephrite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Tephrite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Tephrite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Tephrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Tephrite

The history of Benmoreite and Tephrite 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 Tephrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Tephrite

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

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