Basanite  and Picrite Definition

Definition of Basanite  and Picrite

The general Basanite  and Picrite 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, Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. Along with definition of Basanite  and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Picrite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basanite  and Picrite

The history of Basanite  and Picrite 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 Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Picrite

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

For Basanite ,

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

For Picrite,

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