Shoshonite and Migmatite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Migmatite

The general Shoshonite and Migmatite 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, Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Migmatite

The history of Shoshonite and Migmatite 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 Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Migmatite

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

• 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