Arkose and Basalt Definition

Definition of Arkose and Basalt

The general Arkose and Basalt definition can be stated as: Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. On the other hand, Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. Along with definition of Arkose and Basalt, get to know about Properties of Arkose and Basalt. Get to know more information about Arkose and Basalt origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Arkose and Basalt

The history of Arkose and Basalt 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.

Arkose and Basalt Origin and Discoverer

Arkose and Basalt definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Arkose and Basalt. In this section, you will know about Arkose and Basalt Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Arkose is France whereas Origin of Basalt is Egypt. It is interesting to know the name of Arkose and Basalt discoverer. The Discoverer of Arkose is Alexandre Brongniart and the discoverer of Basalt is Georgius Agricola.

Etymology of Arkose and Basalt

Along with Arkose and Basalt definition, know more about the etymology of Arkose and Basalt. Etymology of Arkose and Basalt gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Arkose and Formation of Basalt. The etymology of Arkose is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones while that of Basalt is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Basalt belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Arkose and Basalt are listed below.

For Arkose,

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

For Basalt,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock