Basanite  and Latite Definition

Definition of Basanite  and Latite

The general Basanite  and Latite 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, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Basanite  and Latite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Latite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basanite  and Latite

The history of Basanite  and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Latite

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

For Basanite ,

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

For Latite,

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