Shoshonite and Mugearite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Mugearite

The general Shoshonite and Mugearite 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, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Mugearite

The history of Shoshonite and Mugearite 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 Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Mugearite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Opaque rock