Rhyolite and Basalt Definition

Definition of Rhyolite and Basalt

The general Rhyolite and Basalt definition can be stated as: Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. On the other hand, Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. Along with definition of Rhyolite and Basalt, get to know about Properties of Rhyolite and Basalt. Get to know more information about Rhyolite and Basalt origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhyolite and Basalt

The history of Rhyolite and Basalt 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.

Rhyolite and Basalt Origin and Discoverer

Rhyolite and Basalt definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Rhyolite and Basalt. In this section, you will know about Rhyolite and Basalt Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Rhyolite is North America whereas Origin of Basalt is Egypt. It is interesting to know the name of Rhyolite and Basalt discoverer. The Discoverer of Rhyolite is Ferdinand von Richthofen and the discoverer of Basalt is Georgius Agricola.

Etymology of Rhyolite and Basalt

Along with Rhyolite and Basalt definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyolite and Basalt. Etymology of Rhyolite and Basalt gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyolite and Formation of Basalt. The etymology of Rhyolite is From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone while that of Basalt is From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhyolite and Basalt belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyolite and Basalt are listed below.

For Rhyolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Basalt,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock