Shoshonite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Eclogite

The general Shoshonite and Eclogite 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, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Eclogite

The history of Shoshonite and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Eclogite

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

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