Shoshonite and Dolomite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Dolomite

The general Shoshonite and Dolomite 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, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Dolomite

The history of Shoshonite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Dolomite

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

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