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Basanite  and Teschenite Definition


Teschenite and Basanite  Definition


Definition

Definition
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone   
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   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin basanites + -ite   
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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 Unknown 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.

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