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Icelandite and Shonkinite Definition


Shonkinite and Icelandite Definition


Definition

Definition
Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock   
Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents   

History
  
  

Origin
Iceland   
USA   

Discoverer
Ian S. E. Carmichael   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland   
From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Icelandite and Shonkinite

The general Icelandite and Shonkinite definition can be stated as: Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite 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 Icelandite and Shonkinite, get to know about Properties of Icelandite and Shonkinite. Get to know more information about Icelandite and Shonkinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Icelandite and Shonkinite

The history of Icelandite 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.

Icelandite and Shonkinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Icelandite and Shonkinite

Along with Icelandite and Shonkinite definition, know more about the etymology of Icelandite and Shonkinite. Etymology of Icelandite and Shonkinite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Icelandite and Formation of Shonkinite. The etymology of Icelandite is From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland while that of Shonkinite is From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Icelandite and Shonkinite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Icelandite and Shonkinite are listed below.

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