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Basanite  and Arkose Definition


Arkose and Basanite  Definition


Definition

Definition
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone   
Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alexandre Brongniart   

Etymology
From Latin basanites + -ite   
From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Basanite  and Arkose

The general Basanite  and Arkose definition can be stated as: Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. On the other hand, Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. Along with definition of Basanite  and Arkose, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Arkose. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Arkose origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Basanite  and Arkose

The history of Basanite  and Arkose 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.

Basanite  and Arkose Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Arkose

Along with Basanite  and Arkose definition, know more about the etymology of Basanite  and Arkose. Etymology of Basanite  and Arkose gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basanite  and Formation of Arkose. The etymology of Basanite  is From Latin basanites + -ite while that of Arkose is From Latin basanites + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Basanite  belongs to Igneous Rocks while Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basanite  and Arkose are listed below.

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