Shoshonite and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Basanite 

The general Shoshonite and Basanite  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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Basanite 

The history of Shoshonite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Basanite 

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

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