Shoshonite and Monzonite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Monzonite

The general Shoshonite and Monzonite 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, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Monzonite

The history of Shoshonite and Monzonite 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 Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Monzonite

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

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