Shoshonite and Jadeitite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Jadeitite

The general Shoshonite and Jadeitite 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, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Jadeitite

The history of Shoshonite and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Jadeitite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock