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Basanite  and Limestone Definition


Limestone 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   
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Belsazar Hacquet   

Etymology
From Latin basanites + -ite   
From lime and stone in late 14th Century   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

The general Basanite  and Limestone 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, Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. Along with definition of Basanite  and Limestone, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Limestone. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Limestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Basanite  and Limestone

The history of Basanite  and Limestone 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 Limestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Limestone

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

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