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Basanite  and Suevite Definition


Suevite 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   
During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Canada, Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin basanites + -ite   
No etymologies found   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic 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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Basanite  and Suevite

The general Basanite  and Suevite 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, During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.. Along with definition of Basanite  and Suevite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Suevite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Suevite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Basanite  and Suevite

The history of Basanite  and Suevite 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 Suevite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Suevite

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

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