Shoshonite and Marl Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Marl

The general Shoshonite and Marl 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, Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Marl, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Marl. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Marl origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Marl

The history of Shoshonite and Marl 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 Marl Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Marl

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

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