Shoshonite and Schist Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Schist

The general Shoshonite and Schist 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, Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Schist, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Schist. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Schist

The history of Shoshonite and Schist 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 Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Schist

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

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