Shoshonite and Scoria Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Scoria

The general Shoshonite and Scoria 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, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Scoria

The history of Shoshonite and Scoria 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 Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Scoria

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock