Shonkinite and Phonolite Definition

Definition of Shonkinite and Phonolite

The general Shonkinite and Phonolite 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, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Shonkinite and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shonkinite and Phonolite

The history of Shonkinite and Phonolite 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 Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Phonolite

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

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