Jaspillite and Shoshonite Definition

Definition of Jaspillite and Shoshonite

The general Jaspillite and Shoshonite definition can be stated as: Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. 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 Jaspillite and Shoshonite, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Shoshonite. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Shoshonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jaspillite and Shoshonite

The history of Jaspillite 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.

Jaspillite and Shoshonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Shoshonite

Along with Jaspillite and Shoshonite definition, know more about the etymology of Jaspillite and Shoshonite. Etymology of Jaspillite and Shoshonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Jaspillite and Formation of Shoshonite. The etymology of Jaspillite is From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper while that of Shoshonite is From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Jaspillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Shoshonite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Jaspillite and Shoshonite are listed below.

For Jaspillite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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