Basanite  and Skarn Definition

Definition of Basanite  and Skarn

The general Basanite  and Skarn 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, Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin. Along with definition of Basanite  and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Skarn. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basanite  and Skarn

The history of Basanite  and Skarn 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 Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Skarn

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

For Basanite ,

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

For Skarn,

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