Shoshonite and Minette Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Minette

The general Shoshonite and Minette 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, Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Minette, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Minette. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Minette origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Minette

The history of Shoshonite and Minette 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 Minette Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Minette

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

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