Definition
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite
History
Origin
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Italy
Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
Etymology
From Latin basanites + -ite
Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy
Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Family
Group
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Volcanic
Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock