Hornblendite and Shonkinite Definition

Definition of Hornblendite and Shonkinite

The general Hornblendite and Shonkinite definition can be stated as: Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. On the other hand, Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. Along with definition of Hornblendite and Shonkinite, get to know about Properties of Hornblendite and Shonkinite. Get to know more information about Hornblendite and Shonkinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hornblendite and Shonkinite

The history of Hornblendite and Shonkinite 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.

Hornblendite and Shonkinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornblendite and Shonkinite

Along with Hornblendite and Shonkinite definition, know more about the etymology of Hornblendite and Shonkinite. Etymology of Hornblendite and Shonkinite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Hornblendite and Formation of Shonkinite. The etymology of Hornblendite is From German, Horn horn + blende while that of Shonkinite is From German, Horn horn + blende. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Hornblendite and Shonkinite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Hornblendite and Shonkinite are listed below.

For Hornblendite,

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

For Shonkinite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock