Basalt and Theralite Definition

Definition of Basalt and Theralite

The general Basalt and Theralite 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, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Basalt and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Basalt and Theralite. Get to know more information about Basalt and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basalt and Theralite

The history of Basalt and Theralite 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 Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basalt and Theralite

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

For Basalt,

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

For Theralite,

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