The general Basanite and Nepheline Syenite 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, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Basanite and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Basanite and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Basanite and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Basanite and Nepheline Syenite 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 Nepheline Syenite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Basanite and Nepheline Syenite. In this section, you will know about Basanite and Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Basanite and Nepheline Syenite are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Basanite and Nepheline Syenite discoverer. The discoverer of Basanite and Nepheline Syenite are Unknown.
Along with Basanite and Nepheline Syenite definition, know more about the etymology of Basanite and Nepheline Syenite. Etymology of Basanite and Nepheline Syenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basanite and Formation of Nepheline Syenite. The etymology of Basanite is From Latin basanites + -ite while that of Nepheline Syenite 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 Nepheline Syenite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basanite and Nepheline Syenite are listed below.
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