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Basanite  and Felsite Definition


Felsite 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   
Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin basanites + -ite   
From English feldspar and -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Basanite  and Felsite

The general Basanite  and Felsite 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, Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. Along with definition of Basanite  and Felsite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Felsite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Felsite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Basanite  and Felsite

The history of Basanite  and Felsite 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 Felsite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Felsite

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

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