Basalt and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Basalt and Phyllite

The general Basalt and Phyllite 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, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Basalt and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Basalt and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Basalt and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basalt and Phyllite

The history of Basalt and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basalt and Phyllite

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

For Basalt,

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

For Phyllite,

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