Shale and Shoshonite Definition

Definition of Shale and Shoshonite

The general Shale and Shoshonite definition can be stated as: Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. 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 Shale and Shoshonite, get to know about Properties of Shale and Shoshonite. Get to know more information about Shale and Shoshonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shale and Shoshonite

The history of Shale 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.

Shale and Shoshonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Shoshonite

Along with Shale and Shoshonite definition, know more about the etymology of Shale and Shoshonite. Etymology of Shale and Shoshonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shale and Formation of Shoshonite. The etymology of Shale is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate, while that of Shoshonite is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Shoshonite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shale and Shoshonite are listed below.

For Shale,

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