Shoshonite and Coal Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Coal

The general Shoshonite and Coal 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, Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers called coal beds. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Coal, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Coal. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Coal origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Coal

The history of Shoshonite and Coal 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 Coal Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Coal

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

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