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Gneiss and Basanite  Definition


Basanite  and Gneiss Definition


Definition

Definition
Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks   
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters)   
From Latin basanites + -ite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Gneiss and Basanite 

The general Gneiss and Basanite  definition can be stated as: Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. 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 Gneiss and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Gneiss and Basanite . Get to know more information about Gneiss and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Gneiss and Basanite 

The history of Gneiss 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.

Gneiss and Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gneiss and Basanite 

Along with Gneiss and Basanite  definition, know more about the etymology of Gneiss and Basanite . Etymology of Gneiss and Basanite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Gneiss and Formation of Basanite . The etymology of Gneiss is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters) while that of Basanite  is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters). The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Gneiss belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Basanite  belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Gneiss and Basanite  are listed below.

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