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Teschenite and Ijolite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent
Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Scotland
Finland, Europe
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland
From the first syllable of the Finnish words Ii-vaara, Iijoki, &c. commonly used geographical names in Finland, and the Gr. Xiflos, a stone
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Teschenite and Ijolite

The general Teschenite and Ijolite definition can be stated as: Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent. On the other hand, Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite. Along with definition of Teschenite and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Teschenite and Ijolite

The history of Teschenite and Ijolite 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.

Teschenite and Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

Teschenite and Ijolite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Teschenite and Ijolite. In this section, you will know about Teschenite and Ijolite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Teschenite is Scotland whereas Origin of Ijolite is Finland, Europe. It is interesting to know the name of Teschenite and Ijolite discoverer. The discoverer of Teschenite and Ijolite are Unknown.

Etymology of Teschenite and Ijolite

Along with Teschenite and Ijolite definition, know more about the etymology of Teschenite and Ijolite. Etymology of Teschenite and Ijolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Teschenite and Formation of Ijolite. The etymology of Teschenite is From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland while that of Ijolite is From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Teschenite and Ijolite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Teschenite and Ijolite are listed below.

For Teschenite,

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

For Ijolite,

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