Basanite  and Quartzite Definition

Definition of Basanite  and Quartzite

The general Basanite  and Quartzite 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, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Basanite  and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basanite  and Quartzite

The history of Basanite  and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Quartzite

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

For Basanite ,

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

For Quartzite,

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