Phonolite and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Basanite 

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.

History of Phonolite and Basanite 

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  Origin and Discoverer

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.

Etymology of Phonolite and Basanite 

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.

For Phonolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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