Shoshonite and Evaporite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Evaporite

The general Shoshonite and Evaporite 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, A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Evaporite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Evaporite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Evaporite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Evaporite

The history of Shoshonite and Evaporite 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 Evaporite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Evaporite

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

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