Shoshonite and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Turbidite

The general Shoshonite and Turbidite 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, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Turbidite

The history of Shoshonite and Turbidite 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 Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Turbidite

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

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