Shonkinite and Marble Definition

Definition of Shonkinite and Marble

The general Shonkinite and Marble 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, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Shonkinite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Marble. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shonkinite and Marble

The history of Shonkinite and Marble 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 Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Marble

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

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