Shoshonite and Monzogranite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Monzogranite

The general Shoshonite and Monzogranite 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, Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Monzogranite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Monzogranite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Monzogranite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Monzogranite

The history of Shoshonite and Monzogranite 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 Monzogranite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Monzogranite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock