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Pantellerite and Benmoreite Definition


Benmoreite and Pantellerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite   
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   

History
  
  

Origin
Strait of sicily   
Isle of Mull, Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ben More   

Etymology
From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily   
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard 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 Pantellerite and Benmoreite

The general Pantellerite and Benmoreite definition can be stated as: Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. On the other hand, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Pantellerite and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Pantellerite and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Pantellerite and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pantellerite and Benmoreite

The history of Pantellerite 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.

Pantellerite and Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pantellerite and Benmoreite

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

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