Oolite and Shoshonite Definition

Definition of Oolite and Shoshonite

The general Oolite and Shoshonite definition can be stated as: Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. 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 Oolite and Shoshonite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Shoshonite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Shoshonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Shoshonite

The history of Oolite 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.

Oolite and Shoshonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Shoshonite

Along with Oolite and Shoshonite definition, know more about the etymology of Oolite and Shoshonite. Etymology of Oolite and Shoshonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Oolite and Formation of Shoshonite. The etymology of Oolite is From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime while that of Shoshonite is From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Oolite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Shoshonite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Oolite and Shoshonite are listed below.

For Oolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine 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