Basanite  and Marble Definition

Definition of Basanite  and Marble

The general Basanite  and Marble 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, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Basanite  and Marble, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Marble. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basanite  and Marble

The history of Basanite  and Marble 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 Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Marble

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

For Basanite ,

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

For Marble,

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