Shoshonite and Theralite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Theralite

The general Shoshonite and Theralite 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, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Theralite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Theralite

The history of Shoshonite and Theralite 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 Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Theralite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock