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Basanite  and Scoria Definition


Scoria 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   
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin basanites + -ite   
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Basanite  and Scoria

The general Basanite  and Scoria 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, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Basanite  and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Scoria. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Basanite  and Scoria

The history of Basanite  and Scoria 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 Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Scoria

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

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