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Shoshonite and Larvikite Definition


Larvikite and Shoshonite Definition


Definition

Definition
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   
Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Wyoming,USA   
Larvik, Norway   

Discoverer
Iddings   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the place of origin called Shoshone riverin Wyoming   
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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