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Basanite  and Benmoreite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Isle of Mull, Scotland
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Ben More
1.3 Etymology
From Latin basanites + -ite
From the name of discoverer, Ben More
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Basanite  and Benmoreite

The general Basanite  and Benmoreite 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, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Basanite  and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basanite  and Benmoreite

The history of Basanite  and Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

Basanite  and Benmoreite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Basanite  and Benmoreite. In this section, you will know about Basanite  and Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Basanite  is Unknown whereas Origin of Benmoreite is Isle of Mull, Scotland. It is interesting to know the name of Basanite  and Benmoreite discoverer. The Discoverer of Basanite  is Unknown and the discoverer of Benmoreite is Ben More.

Etymology of Basanite  and Benmoreite

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

For Basanite ,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Benmoreite,

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