Basanite  and Monzonite Definition

Definition of Basanite  and Monzonite

The general Basanite  and Monzonite 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, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Basanite  and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basanite  and Monzonite

The history of Basanite  and Monzonite 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 Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Monzonite

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

For Basanite ,

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

For Monzonite,

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