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Basanite  and Monzogranite Definition


Monzogranite 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   
Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin basanites + -ite   
From its mineral content   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard 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 Monzogranite

The general Basanite  and Monzogranite 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, Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma. Along with definition of Basanite  and Monzogranite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Monzogranite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Monzogranite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Basanite  and Monzogranite

The history of Basanite  and Monzogranite 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 Monzogranite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Monzogranite

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

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