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Benmoreite and Wackestone Definition


Wackestone and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
A carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Benmoreite and Wackestone

The general Benmoreite and Wackestone definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, A carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Wackestone, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Wackestone. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Wackestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Wackestone

The history of Benmoreite and Wackestone 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 Wackestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Wackestone

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

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