Shoshonite and Mangerite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Mangerite

The general Shoshonite and Mangerite 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, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Mangerite

The history of Shoshonite and Mangerite 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 Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Mangerite

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

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