Basanite  and Variolite Definition

Definition of Basanite  and Variolite

The general Basanite  and Variolite 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, Variolites are a group of dark green basic igneous rocks which exhibit pale colored spots, or spherules, especially on weathered surfaces, that give them a pockmarked appearance. Along with definition of Basanite  and Variolite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Variolite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Variolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basanite  and Variolite

The history of Basanite  and Variolite 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 Variolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Variolite

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

For Basanite ,

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

For Variolite,

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