Shoshonite and Tachylite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Tachylite

The general Shoshonite and Tachylite 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, Tachylite is a vitreous form of basaltic volcanic glass. This glass is formed naturally by the rapid cooling of molten basalt. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Tachylite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Tachylite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Tachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Tachylite

The history of Shoshonite and Tachylite 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 Tachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Tachylite

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

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