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Basanite  and Ijolite Definition


Ijolite 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   
Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Finland, Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin basanites + -ite   
From the first syllable of the Finnish words Ii-vaara, Iijoki, &c. commonly used geographical names in Finland, and the Gr. Xiflos, a stone   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Basanite  and Ijolite

The general Basanite  and Ijolite 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, Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite. Along with definition of Basanite  and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Basanite  and Ijolite

The history of Basanite  and Ijolite 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 Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Ijolite

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

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