der Basanit
Translation
basanite, touchstone
Examples
Basanit ist ein feinkörniges Vulkangestein.
Basanite is a fine-grained volcanic rock.
Grammar Patterns
((Nominative)) is ... ~ is ... Basanit ist ein Vulkangestein.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Basalt, Tephrite
Etymology
From Greek 'basanos', meaning 'touchstone', which referred to a dark slate used for testing gold.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'basalt', another dark volcanic rock. Remember its ancient connection to the 'touchstone'.