Shonkinite and Serpentinite Definition

Definition of Shonkinite and Serpentinite

The general Shonkinite and Serpentinite 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, A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.. Along with definition of Shonkinite and Serpentinite, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Serpentinite. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Serpentinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shonkinite and Serpentinite

The history of Shonkinite and Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Serpentinite

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

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