Marble and Shoshonite Definition

Definition of Marble and Shoshonite

The general Marble and Shoshonite definition can be stated as: Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. 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 Marble and Shoshonite, get to know about Properties of Marble and Shoshonite. Get to know more information about Marble and Shoshonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marble and Shoshonite

The history of Marble 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.

Marble and Shoshonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Shoshonite

Along with Marble and Shoshonite definition, know more about the etymology of Marble and Shoshonite. Etymology of Marble and Shoshonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Marble and Formation of Shoshonite. The etymology of Marble is From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like while that of Shoshonite is From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Marble belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Shoshonite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Marble and Shoshonite are listed below.

For Marble,

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