Phonolite and Teschenite Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Teschenite

The general Phonolite and Teschenite definition can be stated as: Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. 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 Phonolite and Teschenite, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Teschenite. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Teschenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Teschenite

The history of Phonolite 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.

Phonolite and Teschenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Teschenite

Along with Phonolite and Teschenite definition, know more about the etymology of Phonolite and Teschenite. Etymology of Phonolite and Teschenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phonolite and Formation of Teschenite. The etymology of Phonolite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit while that of Teschenite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phonolite and Teschenite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phonolite and Teschenite are listed below.

For Phonolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Teschenite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock