Monzogranite and Shoshonite Definition

Definition of Monzogranite and Shoshonite

The general Monzogranite and Shoshonite definition can be stated as: Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma. 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 Monzogranite and Shoshonite, get to know about Properties of Monzogranite and Shoshonite. Get to know more information about Monzogranite and Shoshonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Monzogranite and Shoshonite

The history of Monzogranite 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.

Monzogranite and Shoshonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzogranite and Shoshonite

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

For Monzogranite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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