Itacolumite and Shoshonite Definition

Definition of Itacolumite and Shoshonite

The general Itacolumite and Shoshonite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. 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 Itacolumite and Shoshonite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Shoshonite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Shoshonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Itacolumite and Shoshonite

The history of Itacolumite 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.

Itacolumite and Shoshonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Shoshonite

Along with Itacolumite and Shoshonite definition, know more about the etymology of Itacolumite and Shoshonite. Etymology of Itacolumite and Shoshonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Itacolumite and Formation of Shoshonite. The etymology of Itacolumite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil while that of Shoshonite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Itacolumite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Shoshonite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Itacolumite and Shoshonite are listed below.

For Itacolumite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, 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