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Harzburgite and Teschenite Definition


Teschenite and Harzburgite Definition


Definition

Definition
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   
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
Germany   
Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   
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, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Harzburgite and Teschenite

The general Harzburgite and Teschenite definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. 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 Harzburgite and Teschenite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Teschenite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Teschenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Harzburgite and Teschenite

The history of Harzburgite 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.

Harzburgite and Teschenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Teschenite

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

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