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Limestone and Shoshonite Definition


Shoshonite and Limestone Definition


Definition

Definition
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate   
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   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
Wyoming,USA   

Discoverer
Belsazar Hacquet   
Iddings   

Etymology
From lime and stone in late 14th Century   
From the place of origin called Shoshone riverin Wyoming   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Limestone and Shoshonite

The general Limestone and Shoshonite definition can be stated as: Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. 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 Limestone and Shoshonite, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Shoshonite. Get to know more information about Limestone and Shoshonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Limestone and Shoshonite

The history of Limestone 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.

Limestone and Shoshonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Shoshonite

Along with Limestone and Shoshonite definition, know more about the etymology of Limestone and Shoshonite. Etymology of Limestone and Shoshonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Limestone and Formation of Shoshonite. The etymology of Limestone is From lime and stone in late 14th Century while that of Shoshonite is From lime and stone in late 14th Century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Limestone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Shoshonite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Limestone and Shoshonite are listed below.

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