Picrite and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Picrite and Basanite 

The general Picrite and Basanite  definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. 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 Picrite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Picrite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Picrite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Basanite 

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Basanite 

Along with Picrite and Basanite  definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Basanite . Etymology of Picrite and Basanite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Basanite . The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Basanite  is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite and Basanite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Basanite  are listed below.

For Picrite,

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