Formation of Basanite
Basanite is a fine-grained, hard rock that forms when bits of lava shoot out of volcanoes.
Augite, Feldspar, Ilmenite, Olivine, Plagioclase
Potassium Oxide, Sodium Oxide, Silicon Dioxide
Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Regional Metamorphism
Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Glacier Erosion, Sea Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion
Basanite Formation
Basanite formation took place millions of years ago. There are a variety of Basanite Uses and the Basanite Reserves are found in many countries around the world. The rocks in the earth’s crust continuously undergo changes in their composition which leads to formation of other rocks. Each rock has a unique formation process. Formation of Basanite is explained below:
- Basanite is a fine-grained, hard rock that forms when bits of lava shoot out of volcanoes.
Along with Basanite Formation, also learn about Basanite composition and transformation in the next section.