Shoshonite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The general Shoshonite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition can be stated as: Shoshonite is a basaltic rock, properly a potassic trachyandesite, composed of olivine, augite and plagioclase phenocrysts in a groundmass with calcic plagioclase and sanidine and some dark-colored volcanic glass. On the other hand, Alkali feldspar granite, also known as red granite, is a felsic igneous rock and a type of granite rich in the mineral potassium feldspar. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Alkali Feldspar Granite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Alkali Feldspar Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The history of Shoshonite and Alkali Feldspar Granite 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.

Shoshonite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

Along with Shoshonite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Shoshonite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Etymology of Shoshonite and Alkali Feldspar Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shoshonite and Formation of Alkali Feldspar Granite. The etymology of Shoshonite is From the place of origin called Shoshone riverin Wyoming while that of Alkali Feldspar Granite is From the place of origin called Shoshone riverin Wyoming. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shoshonite and Alkali Feldspar Granite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shoshonite and Alkali Feldspar Granite are listed below.

For Shoshonite,

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

For Alkali Feldspar Granite,

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