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Benmoreite and Vogesite Definition


Vogesite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Benmoreite and Vogesite

The general Benmoreite and Vogesite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Vogesite

The history of Benmoreite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Vogesite

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

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