Shoshonite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The general Shoshonite and Basaltic Trachyandesite definition can be stated as: Shoshonite is a basaltic rock, properly a potassic trachyandesite, composed of olivine, augite and plagioclase phenocrysts in a groundmass with calcic plagioclase and sanidine and some dark-colored volcanic glass. On the other hand, Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Basaltic Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Basaltic Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Shoshonite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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.

Shoshonite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

Along with Shoshonite and Basaltic Trachyandesite definition, know more about the etymology of Shoshonite and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Etymology of Shoshonite and Basaltic Trachyandesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shoshonite and Formation of Basaltic Trachyandesite. The etymology of Shoshonite is From the place of origin called Shoshone riverin Wyoming while that of Basaltic Trachyandesite is From the place of origin called Shoshone riverin Wyoming. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shoshonite and Basaltic Trachyandesite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shoshonite and Basaltic Trachyandesite are listed below.

For Shoshonite,

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

For Basaltic Trachyandesite,

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