Icelandite and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Icelandite and Basanite 

The general Icelandite and Basanite  definition can be stated as: Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite 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 Icelandite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Icelandite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Icelandite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Icelandite and Basanite 

The history of Icelandite 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.

Icelandite and Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Icelandite and Basanite 

Along with Icelandite and Basanite  definition, know more about the etymology of Icelandite and Basanite . Etymology of Icelandite and Basanite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Icelandite and Formation of Basanite . The etymology of Icelandite is From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland while that of Basanite  is From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Icelandite and Basanite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Icelandite and Basanite  are listed below.

For Icelandite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine 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