Quartzite and Shoshonite Definition

Definition of Quartzite and Shoshonite

The general Quartzite and Shoshonite definition can be stated as: Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. 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 Quartzite and Shoshonite, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Shoshonite. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Shoshonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Quartzite and Shoshonite

The history of Quartzite 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.

Quartzite and Shoshonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Shoshonite

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

For Quartzite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard 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