Shonkinite and Oolite Definition

Definition of Shonkinite and Oolite

The general Shonkinite and Oolite 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, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Along with definition of Shonkinite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shonkinite and Oolite

The history of Shonkinite and Oolite 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 Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Oolite

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

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