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Peridotite and Teschenite Definition


Teschenite and Peridotite Definition


Definition

Definition
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   
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
Pike County, U.S   
Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite   
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 Peridotite and Teschenite

The general Peridotite and Teschenite definition can be stated as: Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. 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 Peridotite and Teschenite, get to know about Properties of Peridotite and Teschenite. Get to know more information about Peridotite and Teschenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Peridotite and Teschenite

The history of Peridotite 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.

Peridotite and Teschenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Peridotite and Teschenite

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

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