Basanite  and Websterite Definition

Definition of Basanite  and Websterite

The general Basanite  and Websterite 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, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Basanite  and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Websterite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basanite  and Websterite

The history of Basanite  and Websterite 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 Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Websterite

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

For Basanite ,

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

For Websterite,

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