Harzburgite and Shoshonite Definition

Definition of Harzburgite and Shoshonite

The general Harzburgite and Shoshonite definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. 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 Harzburgite and Shoshonite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Shoshonite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Shoshonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Harzburgite and Shoshonite

The history of Harzburgite 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.

Harzburgite and Shoshonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Shoshonite

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

For Harzburgite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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