Difference between revisions of "Basanite"
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Revision as of 13:01, 29 April 2016
Description
A gray to black igneous rock composed primarily of Plagioclase. Basanite is found in Spain, Hungary, Italy, New Zealand, and the southwestern United States and has been used as a Touchstone.
Synonyms and Related Terms
basanita (Esp.); basanite (Port.),Bassanit (Deut.)
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "Basanite." Encyclopædia Britannica. 2004. Encyclopædia Britannica Premium Service. 9 May 2004 .