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Porphyry and Teschenite Definition


Teschenite and Porphyry Definition


Definition

Definition
Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix   
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
Egypt   
Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites   
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
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Porphyry and Teschenite

The general Porphyry and Teschenite definition can be stated as: Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix. 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 Porphyry and Teschenite, get to know about Properties of Porphyry and Teschenite. Get to know more information about Porphyry and Teschenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Porphyry and Teschenite

The history of Porphyry 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.

Porphyry and Teschenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Porphyry and Teschenite

Along with Porphyry and Teschenite definition, know more about the etymology of Porphyry and Teschenite. Etymology of Porphyry and Teschenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Porphyry and Formation of Teschenite. The etymology of Porphyry is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites while that of Teschenite is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Porphyry and Teschenite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Porphyry and Teschenite are listed below.

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