Shoshonite and Enderbite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Enderbite

The general Shoshonite and Enderbite 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, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Enderbite

The history of Shoshonite and Enderbite 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 Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Enderbite

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

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