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Rhyodacite and Shonkinite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite
Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
USA
USA
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite
From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Rhyodacite and Shonkinite

The general Rhyodacite and Shonkinite definition can be stated as: Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. Along with definition of Rhyodacite and Shonkinite, get to know about Properties of Rhyodacite and Shonkinite. Get to know more information about Rhyodacite and Shonkinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhyodacite and Shonkinite

The history of Rhyodacite and Shonkinite 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.

Rhyodacite and Shonkinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Shonkinite

Along with Rhyodacite and Shonkinite definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyodacite and Shonkinite. Etymology of Rhyodacite and Shonkinite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyodacite and Formation of Shonkinite. The etymology of Rhyodacite is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite while that of Shonkinite is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhyodacite and Shonkinite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyodacite and Shonkinite are listed below.

For Rhyodacite,

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

For Shonkinite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock