Shoshonite and Charnockite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Charnockite

The general Shoshonite and Charnockite 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, Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Charnockite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Charnockite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Charnockite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Charnockite

The history of Shoshonite and Charnockite 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 Charnockite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Charnockite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock