Shonkinite and Hornfels Definition

Definition of Shonkinite and Hornfels

The general Shonkinite and Hornfels 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, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Shonkinite and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shonkinite and Hornfels

The history of Shonkinite and Hornfels 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 Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Hornfels

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock