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Basanite  and Phonolite Definition


Phonolite 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   
Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin basanites + -ite   
From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous 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 Phonolite

The general Basanite  and Phonolite 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, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Basanite  and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Basanite  and Phonolite

The history of Basanite  and Phonolite 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 Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Phonolite

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

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