Shonkinite and Carbonatite Definition

Definition of Shonkinite and Carbonatite

The general Shonkinite and Carbonatite 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, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Shonkinite and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shonkinite and Carbonatite

The history of Shonkinite and Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Carbonatite

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

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