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Shoshonite and Vogesite Definition


Vogesite and Shoshonite Definition


Definition

Definition
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   
Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Wyoming,USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Iddings   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the place of origin called Shoshone riverin Wyoming   
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Shoshonite and Vogesite

The general Shoshonite and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Shoshonite and Vogesite

The history of Shoshonite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Vogesite

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

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