Soapstone and Basalt Definition

Definition of Soapstone and Basalt

The general Soapstone and Basalt definition can be stated as: It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. 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 Soapstone and Basalt, get to know about Properties of Soapstone and Basalt. Get to know more information about Soapstone and Basalt origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Soapstone and Basalt

The history of Soapstone 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.

Soapstone and Basalt Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Soapstone and Basalt

Along with Soapstone and Basalt definition, know more about the etymology of Soapstone and Basalt. Etymology of Soapstone and Basalt gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Soapstone and Formation of Basalt. The etymology of Soapstone is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap while that of Basalt is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Basalt belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Soapstone and Basalt are listed below.

For Soapstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine 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