Basalt Definition

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1 Definition

1.1 Definition

Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth

1.2 History

1.2.1 Origin

Egypt

1.2.2 Discoverer

Georgius Agricola

1.3 Etymology

From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites

1.4 Class

Igneous Rocks

1.4.1 Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock

1.5 Family

1.5.1 Group

Volcanic

1.6 Other Categories

Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

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Define Basalt

Basalt is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Basalt in general, Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. Basalt comes under Igneous Rocks. All Igneous Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Basalt Definition, know more about the History of Basalt, Etymology of Basalt in next sections.