Amphibolite and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Amphibolite and Basanite 

The general Amphibolite and Basanite  definition can be stated as: Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. 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 Amphibolite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Amphibolite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Amphibolite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Amphibolite and Basanite 

The history of Amphibolite and Basanite  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.

Amphibolite and Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

Amphibolite and Basanite  definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Amphibolite and Basanite . In this section, you will know about Amphibolite and Basanite  Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Amphibolite and Basanite  are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Amphibolite and Basanite  discoverer. The Discoverer of Amphibolite is Alexandre Brongniart and the discoverer of Basanite  is Unknown.

Etymology of Amphibolite and Basanite 

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

For Amphibolite,

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

For Basanite ,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock