Shoshonite and Quartzite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Quartzite

The general Shoshonite and Quartzite 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, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Quartzite

The history of Shoshonite and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Quartzite

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

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