Basanite  and Sovite Definition

Definition of Basanite  and Sovite

The general Basanite  and Sovite 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, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Basanite  and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Sovite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basanite  and Sovite

The history of Basanite  and Sovite 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 Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Sovite

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

For Basanite ,

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

For Sovite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock