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Shonkinite and Foidolite Definition


Foidolite and Shonkinite Definition


Definition

Definition
Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents   
Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US   
From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Shonkinite and Foidolite

The general Shonkinite and Foidolite 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, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Shonkinite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Shonkinite and Foidolite

The history of Shonkinite and Foidolite 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 Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Foidolite

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

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