Shonkinite and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Shonkinite and Vogesite

The general Shonkinite and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Shonkinite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shonkinite and Vogesite

The history of Shonkinite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Vogesite

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

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