Basanite  and Lherzolite Definition

Definition of Basanite  and Lherzolite

The general Basanite  and Lherzolite 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, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Basanite  and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basanite  and Lherzolite

The history of Basanite  and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Lherzolite

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

For Basanite ,

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

For Lherzolite,

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