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Quartzite and Teschenite Definition


Teschenite and Quartzite Definition


Definition

Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   
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
Unknown   
Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From quartz + -ite   
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Quartzite and Teschenite

The general Quartzite and Teschenite definition can be stated as: Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. 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 Quartzite and Teschenite, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Teschenite. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Teschenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Quartzite and Teschenite

The history of Quartzite 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.

Quartzite and Teschenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Teschenite

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

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