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Tephrite and Basanite  Definition


Basanite  and Tephrite Definition


Definition

Definition
Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock  
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone  

History
  
  

Origin
Germany  
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Discoverer
Van Tooren  
Unknown  

Etymology
From Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn  
From Latin basanites + -ite  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock  
Durable Rock, Hard Rock  

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic  
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Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Tephrite and Basanite 

The general Tephrite and Basanite  definition can be stated as: Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock. 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 Tephrite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Tephrite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Tephrite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Tephrite and Basanite 

The history of Tephrite 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.

Tephrite and Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tephrite and Basanite 

Along with Tephrite and Basanite  definition, know more about the etymology of Tephrite and Basanite . Etymology of Tephrite and Basanite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Tephrite and Formation of Basanite . The etymology of Tephrite is From Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn while that of Basanite  is From Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Tephrite and Basanite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Tephrite and Basanite  are listed below.

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