Shoshonite and Anthracite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Anthracite

The general Shoshonite and Anthracite 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, Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Anthracite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Anthracite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Anthracite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Anthracite

The history of Shoshonite and Anthracite 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 Anthracite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Anthracite

Along with Shoshonite and Anthracite definition, know more about the etymology of Shoshonite and Anthracite. Etymology of Shoshonite and Anthracite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shoshonite and Formation of Anthracite. The etymology of Shoshonite is From the place of origin called Shoshone riverin Wyoming while that of Anthracite 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 belongs to Igneous Rocks while Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shoshonite and Anthracite 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 Anthracite,

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