Basanite  and Diatomite Definition

Definition of Basanite  and Diatomite

The general Basanite  and Diatomite 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, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Basanite  and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basanite  and Diatomite

The history of Basanite  and Diatomite 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 Diatomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Diatomite

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

For Basanite ,

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

For Diatomite,

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