Lherzolite and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Lherzolite and Basanite 

The general Lherzolite and Basanite  definition can be stated as: Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. 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 Lherzolite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lherzolite and Basanite 

The history of Lherzolite 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.

Lherzolite and Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lherzolite and Basanite 

Along with Lherzolite and Basanite  definition, know more about the etymology of Lherzolite and Basanite . Etymology of Lherzolite and Basanite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Lherzolite and Formation of Basanite . The etymology of Lherzolite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location while that of Basanite  is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Lherzolite and Basanite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Lherzolite and Basanite  are listed below.

For Lherzolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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