Shoshonite and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Phyllite

The general Shoshonite and Phyllite 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, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Phyllite

The history of Shoshonite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Phyllite

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

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