Basanite  and Teschenite Definition

Definition of Basanite  and Teschenite

The general Basanite  and Teschenite 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, Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent. Along with definition of Basanite  and Teschenite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Teschenite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Teschenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basanite  and Teschenite

The history of Basanite  and Teschenite 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 Teschenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Teschenite

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

For Basanite ,

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

For Teschenite,

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