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Shonkinite and Granophyre Definition


Granophyre 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   
Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass   

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 German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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 Granophyre

The general Shonkinite and Granophyre 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, Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass. Along with definition of Shonkinite and Granophyre, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Granophyre. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Granophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Shonkinite and Granophyre

The history of Shonkinite and Granophyre 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 Granophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Granophyre

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

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