Shonkinite and Icelandite Definition

Definition of Shonkinite and Icelandite

The general Shonkinite and Icelandite 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, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Shonkinite and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shonkinite and Icelandite

The history of Shonkinite and Icelandite 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 Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Icelandite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock