Diorite and Shoshonite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Shoshonite

The general Diorite and Shoshonite definition can be stated as: Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. 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 Diorite and Shoshonite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Shoshonite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Shoshonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Shoshonite

The history of Diorite 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.

Diorite and Shoshonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Shoshonite

Along with Diorite and Shoshonite definition, know more about the etymology of Diorite and Shoshonite. Etymology of Diorite and Shoshonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diorite and Formation of Shoshonite. The etymology of Diorite is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish while that of Shoshonite is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diorite and Shoshonite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diorite and Shoshonite are listed below.

For Diorite,

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