Basanite  and Ijolite Definition

Definition of Basanite  and Ijolite

The general Basanite  and Ijolite 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, Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite. Along with definition of Basanite  and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basanite  and Ijolite

The history of Basanite  and Ijolite 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 Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Ijolite

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

For Basanite ,

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

For Ijolite,

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