Basanite  and Hornblendite Definition

Definition of Basanite  and Hornblendite

The general Basanite  and Hornblendite 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, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Basanite  and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basanite  and Hornblendite

The history of Basanite  and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Hornblendite

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

For Basanite ,

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

For Hornblendite,

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