Shoshonite and Marble Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Marble

The general Shoshonite and Marble 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, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Marble. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Marble

The history of Shoshonite and Marble 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 Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Marble

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

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