Diabase and Basalt Definition

Definition of Diabase and Basalt

The general Diabase and Basalt definition can be stated as: Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar. On the other hand, Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. Along with definition of Diabase and Basalt, get to know about Properties of Diabase and Basalt. Get to know more information about Diabase and Basalt origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diabase and Basalt

The history of Diabase and Basalt 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.

Diabase and Basalt Origin and Discoverer

Diabase and Basalt definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Diabase and Basalt. In this section, you will know about Diabase and Basalt Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Diabase is Germany whereas Origin of Basalt is Egypt. It is interesting to know the name of Diabase and Basalt discoverer. The Discoverer of Diabase is Christian Leopold von Buch and the discoverer of Basalt is Georgius Agricola.

Etymology of Diabase and Basalt

Along with Diabase and Basalt definition, know more about the etymology of Diabase and Basalt. Etymology of Diabase and Basalt gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diabase and Formation of Basalt. The etymology of Diabase is From Greek di + base while that of Basalt is From Greek di + base. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diabase and Basalt belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diabase and Basalt are listed below.

For Diabase,

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

For Basalt,

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