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.
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 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.
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.
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