Carbonatite and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Basanite 

The general Carbonatite and Basanite  definition can be stated as: Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. On the other hand, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Carbonatite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Basanite 

The history of Carbonatite and Basanite  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.

Carbonatite and Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Basanite 

Along with Carbonatite and Basanite  definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Basanite . Etymology of Carbonatite and Basanite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Basanite . The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Basanite  is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Carbonatite and Basanite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Basanite  are listed below.

For Carbonatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Basanite ,

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