Shoshonite and Granodiorite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Granodiorite

The general Shoshonite and Granodiorite 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, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Granodiorite

The history of Shoshonite and Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Granodiorite

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

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