Shoshonite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Epidosite

The general Shoshonite and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Epidosite

The history of Shoshonite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Epidosite

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

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