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Andesite and Teschenite Definition


Teschenite and Andesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava   
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   

History
  
  

Origin
North America   
Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance   
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Andesite and Teschenite

The general Andesite and Teschenite definition can be stated as: Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. On the other hand, 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. Along with definition of Andesite and Teschenite, get to know about Properties of Andesite and Teschenite. Get to know more information about Andesite and Teschenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Andesite and Teschenite

The history of Andesite and Teschenite 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.

Andesite and Teschenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Andesite and Teschenite

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

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