Basanite Definition
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone 0
From Latin basanites + -ite 0
Durable Rock, Hard Rock 0
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock 0
Define Basanite
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.