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Shoshonite and Rhyodacite Definition


Rhyodacite and Shoshonite Definition


Definition

Definition
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   
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Wyoming,USA   
USA   

Discoverer
Iddings   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the place of origin called Shoshone riverin Wyoming   
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Shoshonite and Rhyodacite

The general Shoshonite and Rhyodacite 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, Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Rhyodacite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Rhyodacite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Rhyodacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Shoshonite and Rhyodacite

The history of Shoshonite and Rhyodacite 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 Rhyodacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Rhyodacite

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

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