Shoshonite and Diatomite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Diatomite

The general Shoshonite and Diatomite 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, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Diatomite

The history of Shoshonite and Diatomite 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 Diatomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Diatomite

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

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