Basanite is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Basanite in general, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Basanite comes under Igneous Rocks. All Igneous Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Basanite Definition, know more about the History of Basanite , Etymology of Basanite in next sections.