Shoshonite and Diorite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Diorite

The general Shoshonite and Diorite 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, Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Diorite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Diorite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Diorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Diorite

The history of Shoshonite and Diorite 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 Diorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Diorite

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

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