Carbonatite and Teschenite Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Teschenite

The general Carbonatite and Teschenite definition can be stated as: Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. 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 Carbonatite and Teschenite, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Teschenite. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Teschenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Teschenite

The history of Carbonatite 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.

Carbonatite and Teschenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Teschenite

Along with Carbonatite and Teschenite definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Teschenite. Etymology of Carbonatite and Teschenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Teschenite. The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Teschenite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Carbonatite and Teschenite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Teschenite are listed below.

For Carbonatite,

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

For Teschenite,

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