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Theralite and Basanite  Definition


Basanite  and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek to pursue   
From Latin basanites + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Theralite and Basanite 

The general Theralite and Basanite  definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. 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 Theralite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Theralite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Theralite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Basanite 

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Basanite 

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

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