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Basanite  and Granodiorite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Latin basanites + -ite
From granite + diorite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Basanite  and Granodiorite

The general Basanite  and Granodiorite 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, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Basanite  and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basanite  and Granodiorite

The history of Basanite  and Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Granodiorite

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

For Basanite ,

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

For Granodiorite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock