Shoshonite and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Metapelite

The general Shoshonite and Metapelite 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, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Metapelite

The history of Shoshonite and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Metapelite

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

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