Basanite  and Syenite Definition

Definition of Basanite  and Syenite

The general Basanite  and Syenite 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, Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. Along with definition of Basanite  and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Syenite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basanite  and Syenite

The history of Basanite  and Syenite 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 Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Syenite

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

For Basanite ,

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

For Syenite,

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