Shoshonite and Jasperoid Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Jasperoid

The general Shoshonite and Jasperoid 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, Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Jasperoid, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Jasperoid. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Jasperoid origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Jasperoid

The history of Shoshonite and Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Jasperoid

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

• 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