Shoshonite and Chert Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Chert

The general Shoshonite and Chert 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, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Chert, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Chert. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Chert

The history of Shoshonite and Chert 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 Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Chert

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

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