Metabasic rocks are a type of metamorphic rock that have a basaltic composition. They are formed from the alteration of basaltic or gabbroic rocks under high temperature and pressure conditions. Metabasic rocks typically exhibit a fine-grained texture and may contain minerals such as amphibole, pyroxene, and plagioclase feldspar. Research in the field of metabasic rocks focuses on understanding the processes of metamorphism that lead to their formation, as well as their petrological and geochemical characteristics. Scientists study the mineral assemblages, textures, and chemical compositions of metabasic rocks to reconstruct the geological history of the rocks and the tectonic environments in which they formed. This research can provide valuable insights into the evolution of the Earth's crust and the processes that shape the geology of the planet.