The general Basanite and Lamprophyre 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, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Basanite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Basanite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Basanite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Basanite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Basanite and Lamprophyre. In this section, you will know about Basanite and Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Basanite and Lamprophyre are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Basanite and Lamprophyre discoverer. The discoverer of Basanite and Lamprophyre are Unknown.
Along with Basanite and Lamprophyre definition, know more about the etymology of Basanite and Lamprophyre. Etymology of Basanite and Lamprophyre gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basanite and Formation of Lamprophyre. The etymology of Basanite is From Latin basanites + -ite while that of Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basanite and Lamprophyre are listed below.
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