Jadeitite and Shoshonite Definition

Definition of Jadeitite and Shoshonite

The general Jadeitite and Shoshonite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. 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 Jadeitite and Shoshonite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Shoshonite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Shoshonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jadeitite and Shoshonite

The history of Jadeitite 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.

Jadeitite and Shoshonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Shoshonite

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

For Jadeitite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: 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