Harzburgite and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Harzburgite and Basanite 

The general Harzburgite and Basanite  definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. 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 Harzburgite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Harzburgite and Basanite 

The history of Harzburgite 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.

Harzburgite and Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Basanite 

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

For Harzburgite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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