Shoshonite and Boninite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Boninite

The general Shoshonite and Boninite 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, Boninite is a mafic extrusive rock which is high in magnesium and silica content, formed in fore-arc environments, typically during the early stages of subduction. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Boninite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Boninite

The history of Shoshonite and Boninite 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 Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Boninite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock