Basanite  and Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Basanite  and Trachyandesite

The general Basanite  and Trachyandesite 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, Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. Along with definition of Basanite  and Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basanite  and Trachyandesite

The history of Basanite  and Trachyandesite 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 Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Trachyandesite

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

For Basanite ,

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

For Trachyandesite,

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