Migmatite and Shoshonite Definition

Definition of Migmatite and Shoshonite

The general Migmatite and Shoshonite definition can be stated as: Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components. 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 Migmatite and Shoshonite, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Shoshonite. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Shoshonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Migmatite and Shoshonite

The history of Migmatite 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.

Migmatite and Shoshonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Shoshonite

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

For Migmatite,

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