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Benmoreite and Whiteschist Definition


Whiteschist and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Tasmania   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic 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, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Benmoreite and Whiteschist

The general Benmoreite and Whiteschist definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Whiteschist, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Whiteschist. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Whiteschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Whiteschist

The history of Benmoreite and Whiteschist 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 Whiteschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Whiteschist

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

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