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Tephrite and Soapstone Definition


Soapstone and Tephrite Definition


Definition

Definition
Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock   
It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
USA   

Discoverer
Van Tooren   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn   
From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Tephrite and Soapstone

The general Tephrite and Soapstone definition can be stated as: Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock. On the other hand, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Tephrite and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Tephrite and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Tephrite and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Tephrite and Soapstone

The history of Tephrite and Soapstone 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.

Tephrite and Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

Tephrite and Soapstone definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Tephrite and Soapstone. In this section, you will know about Tephrite and Soapstone Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Tephrite is Germany whereas Origin of Soapstone is USA. It is interesting to know the name of Tephrite and Soapstone discoverer. The Discoverer of Tephrite is Van Tooren and the discoverer of Soapstone is Unknown.

Etymology of Tephrite and Soapstone

Along with Tephrite and Soapstone definition, know more about the etymology of Tephrite and Soapstone. Etymology of Tephrite and Soapstone gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Tephrite and Formation of Soapstone. The etymology of Tephrite is From Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn while that of Soapstone is From Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Tephrite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Tephrite and Soapstone are listed below.

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