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Shoshonite and Trachyandesite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
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
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Wyoming,USA
Indonesia
1.2.2 Discoverer
Iddings
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the place of origin called Shoshone riverin Wyoming
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Shoshonite and Trachyandesite

The general Shoshonite and Trachyandesite 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, Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Trachyandesite

The history of Shoshonite and Trachyandesite 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 Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Trachyandesite

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

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