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Mangerite and Basanite  Definition


Basanite  and Mangerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   
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
Not Available   
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, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mangerite and Basanite 

The general Mangerite and Basanite  definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. 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 Mangerite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Mangerite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mangerite and Basanite 

The history of Mangerite 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.

Mangerite and Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Basanite 

Along with Mangerite and Basanite  definition, know more about the etymology of Mangerite and Basanite . Etymology of Mangerite and Basanite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mangerite and Formation of Basanite . The etymology of Mangerite is not available while that of Basanite  is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mangerite and Basanite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mangerite and Basanite  are listed below.

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