Definition of Coquina and Basanite
The general Coquina and Basanite definition can be stated as: Coquina is a sedimentary rock that is composed either wholly or almost entirely of the transported, abraded, and mechanically-sorted fragments of the shells of molluscs, trilobites, brachiopods, or other invertebrates. On the other hand, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Coquina and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Coquina and Basanite . Get to know more information about Coquina and Basanite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.