Shoshonite and Hornblendite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Hornblendite

The general Shoshonite and Hornblendite 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, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Hornblendite

The history of Shoshonite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Hornblendite

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

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