Mangerite and Shoshonite Definition

Definition of Mangerite and Shoshonite

The general Mangerite and Shoshonite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. 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 Mangerite and Shoshonite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Shoshonite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Shoshonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mangerite and Shoshonite

The history of Mangerite 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.

Mangerite and Shoshonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Shoshonite

Along with Mangerite and Shoshonite definition, know more about the etymology of Mangerite and Shoshonite. Etymology of Mangerite and Shoshonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mangerite and Formation of Shoshonite. The etymology of Mangerite is not available while that of Shoshonite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mangerite and Shoshonite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mangerite and Shoshonite are listed below.

For Mangerite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium 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