Shoshonite and Banded iron formation Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Banded iron formation

The general Shoshonite and Banded iron formation 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, Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Banded iron formation, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Banded iron formation. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Banded iron formation origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Banded iron formation

The history of Shoshonite and Banded iron formation 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 Banded iron formation Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Banded iron formation

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

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