Basanite  and Ignimbrite Definition

Definition of Basanite  and Ignimbrite

The general Basanite  and Ignimbrite 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, Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. Along with definition of Basanite  and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basanite  and Ignimbrite

The history of Basanite  and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Ignimbrite

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

For Basanite ,

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

For Ignimbrite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock