Shoshonite and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Cataclasite

The general Shoshonite and Cataclasite 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, Cataclasite is a type of cataclastic rock that is formed by fracturing and comminution during faulting. It is normally cohesive and non-foliated, consisting of angular clasts in a finer-grained matrix. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Cataclasite

The history of Shoshonite and Cataclasite 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 Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Cataclasite

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

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