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Basanite  and Oolite Definition


Oolite and Basanite  Definition


Definition

Definition
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone  
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite  

History
  
  

Origin
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Discoverer
Unknown  
William Smith  

Etymology
From Latin basanites + -ite  
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Sedimentary Rocks  

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock  
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock  

Family
  
  

Group
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Volcanic  

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Basanite  and Oolite

The general Basanite  and Oolite 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, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Along with definition of Basanite  and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Oolite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Basanite  and Oolite

The history of Basanite  and Oolite 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 Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Oolite

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

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