Shonkinite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Shonkinite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The general Shonkinite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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, Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface. Along with definition of Shonkinite and Basaltic Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Basaltic Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shonkinite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Shonkinite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

Along with Shonkinite and Basaltic Trachyandesite definition, know more about the etymology of Shonkinite and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Etymology of Shonkinite and Basaltic Trachyandesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shonkinite and Formation of Basaltic Trachyandesite. The etymology of Shonkinite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US while that of Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shonkinite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite,

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