Shoshonite and Rhyolite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Rhyolite

The general Shoshonite and Rhyolite 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, Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Rhyolite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Rhyolite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Rhyolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Rhyolite

The history of Shoshonite and Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Rhyolite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock