Shoshonite and Diamictite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Diamictite

The general Shoshonite and Diamictite 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, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Diamictite

The history of Shoshonite and Diamictite 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 Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Diamictite

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

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