Picrite and Benmoreite Definition

Definition of Picrite and Benmoreite

The general Picrite and Benmoreite definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. On the other hand, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Picrite and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Benmoreite

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Benmoreite

Along with Picrite and Benmoreite definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Benmoreite. Etymology of Picrite and Benmoreite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Benmoreite. The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Benmoreite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite and Benmoreite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Benmoreite are listed below.

For Picrite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine 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