Shonkinite and Latite Definition

Definition of Shonkinite and Latite

The general Shonkinite and Latite 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, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Shonkinite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Latite. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shonkinite and Latite

The history of Shonkinite and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Latite

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

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