Definitions

1. noun

A type of volcanic rock similar to basalt, often with a distinctive pattern of fine-grained and coarser-grained areas.

“The geologist studied the basanite formation in the ancient volcano’s core.”

2. noun

A type of igneous rock that is rich in plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene minerals.

“The rocks in the field were identified as a mixture of basanite and other volcanic materials.”