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Shonkinite and Lherzolite Definition


Lherzolite 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   
Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US   
From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Shonkinite and Lherzolite

The general Shonkinite and Lherzolite 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, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Shonkinite and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Shonkinite and Lherzolite

The history of Shonkinite and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Lherzolite

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

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