Basalt and Basalt Definition

Definition of Basalt and Basalt

The general Basalt and Basalt definition can be stated as: Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. 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 Basalt and Basalt, get to know about Properties of Basalt and Basalt. Get to know more information about Basalt and Basalt origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basalt and Basalt

The history of Basalt 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.

Basalt and Basalt Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basalt and Basalt

Along with Basalt and Basalt definition, know more about the etymology of Basalt and Basalt. Etymology of Basalt and Basalt gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basalt and Formation of Basalt. The etymology of Basalt is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites while that of Basalt is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Basalt and Basalt belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basalt and Basalt are listed below.

For Basalt,

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