Shoshonite and Wehrlite Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Wehrlite

The general Shoshonite and Wehrlite 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, Wehrlite is an ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that is a mixture of olivine and clinopyroxene. It is a subdivision of the peridotites. Along with definition of Shoshonite and Wehrlite, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Wehrlite. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Wehrlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Wehrlite

The history of Shoshonite and Wehrlite 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 Wehrlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Wehrlite

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

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