Shoshonite and Dunite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Dunite

The general Shoshonite and Dunite 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, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Dunite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Dunite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Dunite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Dunite

The history of Shoshonite and Dunite 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 Dunite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Dunite

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

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