Basanite  and Schist Definition

Definition of Basanite  and Schist

The general Basanite  and Schist 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, Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. Along with definition of Basanite  and Schist, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Schist. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basanite  and Schist

The history of Basanite  and Schist 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 Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Schist

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

For Basanite ,

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

For Schist,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock