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Basanite  and Itacolumite Definition


Itacolumite and Basanite  Definition


Definition

Definition
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone   
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin basanites + -ite   
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Basanite  and Itacolumite

The general Basanite  and Itacolumite 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, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Basanite  and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Basanite  and Itacolumite

The history of Basanite  and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Itacolumite

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

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