Basanite  and Luxullianite Definition

Definition of Basanite  and Luxullianite

The general Basanite  and Luxullianite 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, Luxullianite is a rare type of granite, known for presence of clusters of radially arranged acicular tourmaline crystals which are enclosed by phenocrysts of orthoclase and quartz in a matrix of quartz, tourmaline, alkali feldspar, brown mica.. Along with definition of Basanite  and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basanite  and Luxullianite

The history of Basanite  and Luxullianite 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 Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Luxullianite

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

For Basanite ,

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

For Luxullianite,

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