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Theralite and Benmoreite Definition


Benmoreite and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
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 Greek to pursue   
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
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Theralite and Benmoreite

The general Theralite and Benmoreite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. On the other hand, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Theralite and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Benmoreite

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Benmoreite

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

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