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Jasperoid and Basanite  Definition


Basanite  and Jasperoid Definition


Definition

Definition
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks   
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid   
From Latin basanites + -ite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
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 Jasperoid and Basanite 

The general Jasperoid and Basanite  definition can be stated as: Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of 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 Jasperoid and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Jasperoid and Basanite . Get to know more information about Jasperoid and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jasperoid and Basanite 

The history of Jasperoid 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.

Jasperoid and Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jasperoid and Basanite 

Along with Jasperoid and Basanite  definition, know more about the etymology of Jasperoid and Basanite . Etymology of Jasperoid and Basanite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Jasperoid and Formation of Basanite . The etymology of Jasperoid is From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid while that of Basanite  is From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Jasperoid belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Basanite  belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Jasperoid and Basanite  are listed below.

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