Shonkinite and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Shonkinite and Basanite 

The general Shonkinite and Basanite  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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Shonkinite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shonkinite and Basanite 

The history of Shonkinite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Basanite 

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

For Shonkinite,

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

For Basanite ,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock