Shoshonite and Latite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Latite

The general Shoshonite and Latite 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, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Latite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Latite

The history of Shoshonite and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Latite

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

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