The general Phonolite and Basanite definition can be stated as: Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. 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 Phonolite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Phonolite and Basanite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Phonolite 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.
Phonolite and Basanite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Phonolite and Basanite . In this section, you will know about Phonolite and Basanite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Phonolite and Basanite are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Phonolite and Basanite discoverer. The discoverer of Phonolite and Basanite are Unknown.
Along with Phonolite and Basanite definition, know more about the etymology of Phonolite and Basanite . Etymology of Phonolite and Basanite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phonolite and Formation of Basanite . The etymology of Phonolite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit while that of Basanite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phonolite and Basanite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phonolite and Basanite are listed below.
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