Shoshonite and Granite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Granite

The general Shoshonite and Granite 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, Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Granite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Granite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Granite

The history of Shoshonite and Granite 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 Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Granite

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

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