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Basanite  and Gneiss Definition


Gneiss 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   
Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin basanites + -ite   
From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters)   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic 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, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Basanite  and Gneiss

The general Basanite  and Gneiss 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, Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. Along with definition of Basanite  and Gneiss, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Gneiss. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Gneiss origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Basanite  and Gneiss

The history of Basanite  and Gneiss 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 Gneiss Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Gneiss

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

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