Shonkinite and Granite Definition

Definition of Shonkinite and Granite

The general Shonkinite and 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, Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. Along with definition of Shonkinite and Granite, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Granite. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shonkinite and Granite

The history of Shonkinite and 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 Granite Origin and Discoverer

Shonkinite and 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 Granite. In this section, you will know about Shonkinite and Granite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Shonkinite is USA whereas Origin of Granite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Shonkinite and Granite discoverer. The discoverer of Shonkinite and Granite are Unknown.

Etymology of Shonkinite and Granite

Along with Shonkinite and Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Shonkinite and Granite. Etymology of Shonkinite and Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shonkinite and Formation of 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 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 Granite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shonkinite and 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 Granite,

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