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Basanite  and Turbidite Definition


Turbidite 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   
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
European Foreland Basins   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Arnold H. Bouma   

Etymology
From Latin basanites + -ite   
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Basanite  and Turbidite

The general Basanite  and Turbidite 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, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Basanite  and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Basanite  and Turbidite

The history of Basanite  and Turbidite 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 Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

Basanite  and Turbidite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Basanite  and Turbidite. In this section, you will know about Basanite  and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Basanite  is Unknown whereas Origin of Turbidite is European Foreland Basins. It is interesting to know the name of Basanite  and Turbidite discoverer. The Discoverer of Basanite  is Unknown and the discoverer of Turbidite is Arnold H. Bouma.

Etymology of Basanite  and Turbidite

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

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