Nephelinite and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Nephelinite and Basanite 

The general Nephelinite and Basanite  definition can be stated as: Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. 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 Nephelinite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Nephelinite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Nephelinite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Nephelinite and Basanite 

The history of Nephelinite 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.

Nephelinite and Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nephelinite and Basanite 

Along with Nephelinite and Basanite  definition, know more about the etymology of Nephelinite and Basanite . Etymology of Nephelinite and Basanite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Nephelinite and Formation of Basanite . The etymology of Nephelinite is from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē while that of Basanite  is from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Nephelinite and Basanite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Nephelinite and Basanite  are listed below.

For Nephelinite,

• 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