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Basanite  and Granulite Definition


Granulite 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   
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Central Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin basanites + -ite   
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained   

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 Granulite

The general Basanite  and Granulite 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, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Basanite  and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Granulite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Basanite  and Granulite

The history of Basanite  and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Granulite

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

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