Shoshonite and Foidolite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Foidolite

The general Shoshonite and Foidolite 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, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Foidolite

The history of Shoshonite and Foidolite 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 Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Foidolite

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

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