Shoshonite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Mylonite

The general Shoshonite and Mylonite 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, Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Mylonite

The history of Shoshonite and Mylonite 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 Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Mylonite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock