Basanite  and Andesite Definition

Definition of Basanite  and Andesite

The general Basanite  and Andesite 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, Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. Along with definition of Basanite  and Andesite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Andesite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Andesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basanite  and Andesite

The history of Basanite  and Andesite 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 Andesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Andesite

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

For Basanite ,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Andesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock