Theralite and Shoshonite Definition

Definition of Theralite and Shoshonite

The general Theralite and Shoshonite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. On the other hand, 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. Along with definition of Theralite and Shoshonite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Shoshonite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Shoshonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Theralite and Shoshonite

The history of Theralite and Shoshonite 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.

Theralite and Shoshonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Shoshonite

Along with Theralite and Shoshonite definition, know more about the etymology of Theralite and Shoshonite. Etymology of Theralite and Shoshonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Theralite and Formation of Shoshonite. The etymology of Theralite is From Greek to pursue while that of Shoshonite is From Greek to pursue. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Theralite and Shoshonite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Theralite and Shoshonite are listed below.

For Theralite,

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

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