Basanite  and Rapakivi Granite Definition

Definition of Basanite  and Rapakivi Granite

The general Basanite  and Rapakivi Granite 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, Rapakivi Granite is a hornblende-biotite Granite containing large rounded crystals of orthoclase which are mantled with oligoclase. Along with definition of Basanite  and Rapakivi Granite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Rapakivi Granite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Rapakivi Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basanite  and Rapakivi Granite

The history of Basanite  and Rapakivi Granite 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 Rapakivi Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Rapakivi Granite

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

For Basanite ,

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

For Rapakivi Granite,

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