Shoshonite and Granulite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Granulite

The general Shoshonite and Granulite 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, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Granulite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Granulite

The history of Shoshonite and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Granulite

Along with Shoshonite and Granulite definition, know more about the etymology of Shoshonite and Granulite. Etymology of Shoshonite and Granulite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shoshonite and Formation of Granulite. The etymology of Shoshonite is From the place of origin called Shoshone riverin Wyoming while that of Granulite 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 belongs to Igneous Rocks while Granulite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shoshonite and Granulite 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 Granulite,

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