Shoshonite and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Larvikite

The general Shoshonite and Larvikite 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, Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Larvikite

The history of Shoshonite and Larvikite 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 Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Larvikite

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

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