Vogesite and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Basanite 

The general Vogesite and Basanite  definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. 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 Vogesite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Vogesite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Basanite 

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Basanite 

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

For Vogesite,

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

For Basanite ,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock