Basanite  and Mugearite Definition

Definition of Basanite  and Mugearite

The general Basanite  and Mugearite 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, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Basanite  and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basanite  and Mugearite

The history of Basanite  and Mugearite 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 Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Mugearite

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

For Basanite ,

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

For Mugearite,

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