Phyllite and Benmoreite Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Benmoreite

The general Phyllite and Benmoreite definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. On the other hand, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Phyllite and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Benmoreite

The history of Phyllite 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.

Phyllite and Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Benmoreite

Along with Phyllite and Benmoreite definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Benmoreite. Etymology of Phyllite and Benmoreite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Benmoreite. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Benmoreite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Benmoreite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Benmoreite are listed below.

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Benmoreite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock