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Teschenite and Suevite 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
During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Scotland
Canada, Germany
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland
No etymologies found
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Teschenite and Suevite

The general Teschenite and Suevite 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, During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.. Along with definition of Teschenite and Suevite, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Suevite. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Suevite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Teschenite and Suevite

The history of Teschenite and Suevite 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 Suevite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Suevite

Along with Teschenite and Suevite definition, know more about the etymology of Teschenite and Suevite. Etymology of Teschenite and Suevite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Teschenite and Formation of Suevite. The etymology of Teschenite is From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland while that of Suevite 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 belongs to Igneous Rocks while Suevite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Teschenite and Suevite are listed below.

For Teschenite,

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

For Suevite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock