Shonkinite and Quartzite Definition

Definition of Shonkinite and Quartzite

The general Shonkinite and Quartzite 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, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Shonkinite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shonkinite and Quartzite

The history of Shonkinite and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Quartzite

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

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