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Mangerite and Teschenite Definition


Teschenite and Mangerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   
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
Not Available   
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
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Mangerite and Teschenite

The general Mangerite and Teschenite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. 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 Mangerite and Teschenite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Teschenite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Teschenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mangerite and Teschenite

The history of Mangerite 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.

Mangerite and Teschenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Teschenite

Along with Mangerite and Teschenite definition, know more about the etymology of Mangerite and Teschenite. Etymology of Mangerite and Teschenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mangerite and Formation of Teschenite. The etymology of Mangerite is not available while that of Teschenite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mangerite and Teschenite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mangerite and Teschenite are listed below.

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