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Granophyre and Basanite  Definition


Basanite  and Granophyre Definition


Definition

Definition
Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass   
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 German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr   
From Latin basanites + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Granophyre and Basanite 

The general Granophyre and Basanite  definition can be stated as: Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass. 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 Granophyre and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Granophyre and Basanite . Get to know more information about Granophyre and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granophyre and Basanite 

The history of Granophyre 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.

Granophyre and Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granophyre and Basanite 

Along with Granophyre and Basanite  definition, know more about the etymology of Granophyre and Basanite . Etymology of Granophyre and Basanite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Granophyre and Formation of Basanite . The etymology of Granophyre is From German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr while that of Basanite  is From German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Granophyre and Basanite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Granophyre and Basanite  are listed below.

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