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Benmoreite and Tonalite Definition


Tonalite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Tonalite is a coarse-grained plutonic rock consisting mainly of sodic plagioclase, quartz, and hornblende or other mafic minerals with phaneritic texture   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Tonale, Italy   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From Tonale Pass, northern Italy, + -ite1   

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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Benmoreite and Tonalite

The general Benmoreite and Tonalite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Tonalite is a coarse-grained plutonic rock consisting mainly of sodic plagioclase, quartz, and hornblende or other mafic minerals with phaneritic texture. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Tonalite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Tonalite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Tonalite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Tonalite

The history of Benmoreite and Tonalite 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 Tonalite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Tonalite

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

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