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Benmoreite and Theralite Definition


Theralite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From Greek to pursue   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Benmoreite and Theralite

The general Benmoreite and Theralite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Theralite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Theralite

The history of Benmoreite and Theralite 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 Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Theralite

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

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