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Serpentinite and Basanite  Definition


Basanite  and Serpentinite Definition


Definition

Definition
A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.   
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From English word serpentinization.   
From Latin basanites + -ite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Serpentinite and Basanite 

The general Serpentinite and Basanite  definition can be stated as: A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.. 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 Serpentinite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Serpentinite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Serpentinite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Serpentinite and Basanite 

The history of Serpentinite 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.

Serpentinite and Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Serpentinite and Basanite 

Along with Serpentinite and Basanite  definition, know more about the etymology of Serpentinite and Basanite . Etymology of Serpentinite and Basanite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Serpentinite and Formation of Basanite . The etymology of Serpentinite is From English word serpentinization. while that of Basanite  is From English word serpentinization.. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Serpentinite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Basanite  belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Serpentinite and Basanite  are listed below.

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