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Picrite and Teschenite Definition


Teschenite and Picrite Definition


Definition

Definition
Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral 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
Hawaii Islands   
Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century   
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
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Picrite and Teschenite

The general Picrite and Teschenite definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral 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 Picrite and Teschenite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Teschenite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Teschenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Picrite and Teschenite

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Teschenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Teschenite

Along with Picrite and Teschenite definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Teschenite. Etymology of Picrite and Teschenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Teschenite. The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Teschenite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite and Teschenite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Teschenite are listed below.

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