Shoshonite and Itacolumite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Itacolumite

The general Shoshonite and Itacolumite 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, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Itacolumite

The history of Shoshonite and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Itacolumite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock