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Benmoreite and Trachyte Definition


Trachyte and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Trachyte is a grey fine-grained volcanic rock which mainly consists of alkali feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Alexandre Brongniart and René Just Haüy   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From Greek trakhus rough’ or trakhutēs roughness   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Benmoreite and Trachyte

The general Benmoreite and Trachyte definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Trachyte is a grey fine-grained volcanic rock which mainly consists of alkali feldspar. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Trachyte, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Trachyte. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Trachyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Trachyte

The history of Benmoreite and Trachyte 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 Trachyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Trachyte

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

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