Shonkinite and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Shonkinite and Pyroxenite

The general Shonkinite and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Shonkinite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shonkinite and Pyroxenite

The history of Shonkinite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Pyroxenite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock