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Phonolite and Benmoreite Definition


Benmoreite and Phonolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic   
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 the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit   
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
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Phonolite and Benmoreite

The general Phonolite and Benmoreite definition can be stated as: Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. On the other hand, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Phonolite and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Phonolite and Benmoreite

The history of Phonolite 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.

Phonolite and Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Benmoreite

Along with Phonolite and Benmoreite definition, know more about the etymology of Phonolite and Benmoreite. Etymology of Phonolite and Benmoreite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phonolite and Formation of Benmoreite. The etymology of Phonolite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit while that of Benmoreite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phonolite and Benmoreite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phonolite and Benmoreite are listed below.

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