Basanite  and Peridotite Definition

Definition of Basanite  and Peridotite

The general Basanite  and Peridotite 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, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Basanite  and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basanite  and Peridotite

The history of Basanite  and Peridotite 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 Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Peridotite

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

For Basanite ,

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

For Peridotite,

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