The general Basanite and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Basanite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Basanite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Basanite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Basanite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Basanite and Epidosite. In this section, you will know about Basanite and Epidosite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Basanite and Epidosite are . It is interesting to know the name of Basanite and Epidosite discoverer. The discoverer of Basanite and Epidosite are Unknown.
Along with Basanite and Epidosite definition, know more about the etymology of Basanite and Epidosite. Etymology of Basanite and Epidosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basanite and Formation of Epidosite. The etymology of Basanite is From Latin basanites + -ite while that of Epidosite 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 Epidosite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basanite and Epidosite are listed below.
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