Shonkinite and Basalt Definition

Definition of Shonkinite and Basalt

The general Shonkinite and Basalt definition can be stated as: Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. On the other hand, Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. Along with definition of Shonkinite and Basalt, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Basalt. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Basalt origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shonkinite and Basalt

The history of Shonkinite and Basalt 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.

Shonkinite and Basalt Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Basalt

Along with Shonkinite and Basalt definition, know more about the etymology of Shonkinite and Basalt. Etymology of Shonkinite and Basalt gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shonkinite and Formation of Basalt. The etymology of Shonkinite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US while that of Basalt is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shonkinite and Basalt belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shonkinite and Basalt are listed below.

For Shonkinite,

• 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 Basalt,

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