Diatomite and Shoshonite Definition

Definition of Diatomite and Shoshonite

The general Diatomite and Shoshonite definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. On the other hand, 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. Along with definition of Diatomite and Shoshonite, get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Shoshonite. Get to know more information about Diatomite and Shoshonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diatomite and Shoshonite

The history of Diatomite and Shoshonite 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.

Diatomite and Shoshonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diatomite and Shoshonite

Along with Diatomite and Shoshonite definition, know more about the etymology of Diatomite and Shoshonite. Etymology of Diatomite and Shoshonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diatomite and Formation of Shoshonite. The etymology of Diatomite is From diatom + -ite1 while that of Shoshonite is From diatom + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Shoshonite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diatomite and Shoshonite are listed below.

For Diatomite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

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