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Benmoreite and Trachyandesite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland
Indonesia
1.2.2 Discoverer
Ben More
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Benmoreite and Trachyandesite

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

History of Benmoreite and Trachyandesite

The history of Benmoreite and Trachyandesite 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 Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Trachyandesite

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

For Benmoreite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Trachyandesite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock