Shoshonite and Norite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Norite

The general Shoshonite and Norite 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, Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Norite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Norite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Norite

The history of Shoshonite and Norite 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 Norite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Norite

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

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