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Granodiorite and Teschenite Definition


Teschenite and Granodiorite Definition


Definition

Definition
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite   
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 granite + diorite   
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Granodiorite and Teschenite

The general Granodiorite and Teschenite definition can be stated as: Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. 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 Granodiorite and Teschenite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Teschenite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Teschenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granodiorite and Teschenite

The history of Granodiorite 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.

Granodiorite and Teschenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Teschenite

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

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