Shoshonite and Sovite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Sovite

The general Shoshonite and Sovite 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, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Sovite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Sovite

The history of Shoshonite and Sovite 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 Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Sovite

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

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