Latite and Shoshonite Definition

Definition of Latite and Shoshonite

The general Latite and Shoshonite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. 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 Latite and Shoshonite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Shoshonite. Get to know more information about Latite and Shoshonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Latite and Shoshonite

The history of Latite 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.

Latite and Shoshonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Shoshonite

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

For Latite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• 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