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Felsite and Benmoreite Definition


Benmoreite and Felsite Definition


Definition

Definition
Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition   
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Isle of Mull, Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ben More   

Etymology
From English feldspar and -ite   
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   

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 Felsite and Benmoreite

The general Felsite and Benmoreite definition can be stated as: Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. On the other hand, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Felsite and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Felsite and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Felsite and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Felsite and Benmoreite

The history of Felsite and Benmoreite 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.

Felsite and Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Felsite and Benmoreite

Along with Felsite and Benmoreite definition, know more about the etymology of Felsite and Benmoreite. Etymology of Felsite and Benmoreite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Felsite and Formation of Benmoreite. The etymology of Felsite is From English feldspar and -ite while that of Benmoreite is From English feldspar and -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Felsite and Benmoreite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Felsite and Benmoreite are listed below.

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