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Hornblendite and Basanite  Definition


Basanite  and Hornblendite Definition


Definition

Definition
Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock   
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, Horn horn + blende   
From Latin basanites + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Hornblendite and Basanite 

The general Hornblendite and Basanite  definition can be stated as: Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. 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 Hornblendite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Hornblendite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Hornblendite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Hornblendite and Basanite 

The history of Hornblendite 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.

Hornblendite and Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornblendite and Basanite 

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

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