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Basaltic Trachyandesite and Basanite  Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock
From Latin basanites + -ite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Basanite 

The general Basaltic Trachyandesite and Basanite  definition can be stated as: Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface. On the other hand, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Basanite 

The history of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Basanite  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.

Basaltic Trachyandesite and Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Basanite 

Along with Basaltic Trachyandesite and Basanite  definition, know more about the etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Basanite . Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Basanite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Formation of Basanite . The etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite is From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock while that of Basanite  is From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Basaltic Trachyandesite and Basanite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Basanite  are listed below.

For Basaltic Trachyandesite,

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

For Basanite ,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock
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