Trachyandesite and Shoshonite Definition

Definition of Trachyandesite and Shoshonite

The general Trachyandesite and Shoshonite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. 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 Trachyandesite and Shoshonite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Shoshonite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Shoshonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Shoshonite

The history of Trachyandesite 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.

Trachyandesite and Shoshonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Shoshonite

Along with Trachyandesite and Shoshonite definition, know more about the etymology of Trachyandesite and Shoshonite. Etymology of Trachyandesite and Shoshonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Trachyandesite and Formation of Shoshonite. The etymology of Trachyandesite is From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite while that of Shoshonite is From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Trachyandesite and Shoshonite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Trachyandesite and Shoshonite are listed below.

For Trachyandesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• 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