Basanite  and Diamictite Definition

Definition of Basanite  and Diamictite

The general Basanite  and Diamictite 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, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Basanite  and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basanite  and Diamictite

The history of Basanite  and Diamictite 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 Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Diamictite

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

For Basanite ,

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

For Diamictite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock