Shonkinite and Harzburgite Definition

Definition of Shonkinite and Harzburgite

The general Shonkinite and Harzburgite 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, Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. Along with definition of Shonkinite and Harzburgite, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Harzburgite. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Harzburgite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shonkinite and Harzburgite

The history of Shonkinite and Harzburgite 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 Harzburgite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Harzburgite

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

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