Shonkinite and Blue Granite Definition

Definition of Shonkinite and Blue Granite

The general Shonkinite and Blue Granite 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, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Shonkinite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shonkinite and Blue Granite

The history of Shonkinite and Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Blue Granite

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

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