Basalt and Monzogranite Definition

Definition of Basalt and Monzogranite

The general Basalt and Monzogranite 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, Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma. Along with definition of Basalt and Monzogranite, get to know about Properties of Basalt and Monzogranite. Get to know more information about Basalt and Monzogranite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basalt and Monzogranite

The history of Basalt and Monzogranite 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 Monzogranite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basalt and Monzogranite

Along with Basalt and Monzogranite definition, know more about the etymology of Basalt and Monzogranite. Etymology of Basalt and Monzogranite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basalt and Formation of Monzogranite. 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 Monzogranite 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 Monzogranite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basalt and Monzogranite are listed below.

For Basalt,

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

For Monzogranite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock