Shoshonite and Hyaloclastite  Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Shoshonite and Hyaloclastite  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, Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Shoshonite and Hyaloclastite  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 Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Hyaloclastite 

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock