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Appinite and Basanite  Definition


Basanite  and Appinite Definition


Definition

Definition
Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished   
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   
From Latin basanites + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Appinite and Basanite 

The general Appinite and Basanite  definition can be stated as: Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. 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 Appinite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Appinite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Appinite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Appinite and Basanite 

The history of Appinite 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.

Appinite and Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Appinite and Basanite 

Along with Appinite and Basanite  definition, know more about the etymology of Appinite and Basanite . Etymology of Appinite and Basanite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Appinite and Formation of Basanite . The etymology of Appinite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Basanite  is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Appinite and Basanite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Appinite and Basanite  are listed below.

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