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Basanite  and Chert Definition


Chert 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   
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin basanites + -ite   
From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Basanite  and Chert

The general Basanite  and Chert 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, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Basanite  and Chert, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Chert. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Basanite  and Chert

The history of Basanite  and Chert 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 Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Chert

Along with Basanite  and Chert definition, know more about the etymology of Basanite  and Chert. Etymology of Basanite  and Chert gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basanite  and Formation of Chert. The etymology of Basanite  is From Latin basanites + -ite while that of Chert 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 Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basanite  and Chert are listed below.

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