Basanite  and Dacite Definition

Definition of Basanite  and Dacite

The general Basanite  and Dacite 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, Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Basanite  and Dacite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Dacite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Dacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basanite  and Dacite

The history of Basanite  and Dacite 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 Dacite Origin and Discoverer

Basanite  and Dacite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Basanite  and Dacite. In this section, you will know about Basanite  and Dacite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Basanite  is Unknown whereas Origin of Dacite is Romania and Moldova, Europe. It is interesting to know the name of Basanite  and Dacite discoverer. The discoverer of Basanite  and Dacite are Unknown.

Etymology of Basanite  and Dacite

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

For Basanite ,

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

For Dacite,

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