Basanite  and Troctolite Definition

Definition of Basanite  and Troctolite

The general Basanite  and Troctolite 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, Troctolite is a mafic intrusive rock type. It consists essentially of major but variable amounts of olivine and calcic plagioclase along with minor pyroxene. It is an olivine-rich anorthosite, or a pyroxene-depleted relative of gabbro. Along with definition of Basanite  and Troctolite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Troctolite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Troctolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basanite  and Troctolite

The history of Basanite  and Troctolite 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 Troctolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Troctolite

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

For Basanite ,

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

For Troctolite,

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