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Pyrolite and Teschenite Definition


Teschenite and Pyrolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt   
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 the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth   
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 Pyrolite and Teschenite

The general Pyrolite and Teschenite definition can be stated as: Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. 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 Pyrolite and Teschenite, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Teschenite. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Teschenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pyrolite and Teschenite

The history of Pyrolite 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.

Pyrolite and Teschenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Teschenite

Along with Pyrolite and Teschenite definition, know more about the etymology of Pyrolite and Teschenite. Etymology of Pyrolite and Teschenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pyrolite and Formation of Teschenite. The etymology of Pyrolite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth while that of Teschenite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pyrolite and Teschenite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pyrolite and Teschenite are listed below.

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