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Gneiss and Teschenite Definition


Teschenite and Gneiss Definition


Definition

Definition
Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks   
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
Unknown   
Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters)   
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Gneiss and Teschenite

The general Gneiss and Teschenite definition can be stated as: Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. 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 Gneiss and Teschenite, get to know about Properties of Gneiss and Teschenite. Get to know more information about Gneiss and Teschenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Gneiss and Teschenite

The history of Gneiss 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.

Gneiss and Teschenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gneiss and Teschenite

Along with Gneiss and Teschenite definition, know more about the etymology of Gneiss and Teschenite. Etymology of Gneiss and Teschenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Gneiss and Formation of Teschenite. The etymology of Gneiss is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters) while that of Teschenite is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters). The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Gneiss belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Teschenite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Gneiss and Teschenite are listed below.

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