Benmoreite Definition

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Definition

An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series

History

Origin

Isle of Mull, Scotland

Discoverer

Ben More

Etymology

From the name of discoverer, Ben More

Class

Igneous Rocks

Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock

Family

Group

Volcanic

Other Categories

Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

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Define Benmoreite

Benmoreite is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Benmoreite in general, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Benmoreite comes under Igneous Rocks. All Igneous Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Benmoreite Definition, know more about the History of Benmoreite, Etymology of Benmoreite in next sections.