Vogesite and Shoshonite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Shoshonite

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

History of Vogesite and Shoshonite

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Shoshonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Shoshonite

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

For Vogesite,

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