Basanite  and Rhyodacite Definition

Definition of Basanite  and Rhyodacite

The general Basanite  and Rhyodacite 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, Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Basanite  and Rhyodacite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Rhyodacite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Rhyodacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basanite  and Rhyodacite

The history of Basanite  and Rhyodacite 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 Rhyodacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Rhyodacite

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

For Basanite ,

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

For Rhyodacite,

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