Shoshonite and Laterite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Laterite

The general Shoshonite and Laterite 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, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Laterite

The history of Shoshonite and Laterite 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 Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Laterite

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

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