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Teschenite and Amphibolite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
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
Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Scotland
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Alexandre Brongniart
1.3 Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland
From Amphibole + -ite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Teschenite and Amphibolite

The general Teschenite and Amphibolite definition can be stated as: 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. On the other hand, Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. Along with definition of Teschenite and Amphibolite, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Amphibolite. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Amphibolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Teschenite and Amphibolite

The history of Teschenite and Amphibolite 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.

Teschenite and Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Amphibolite

Along with Teschenite and Amphibolite definition, know more about the etymology of Teschenite and Amphibolite. Etymology of Teschenite and Amphibolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Teschenite and Formation of Amphibolite. The etymology of Teschenite is From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland while that of Amphibolite is From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Teschenite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Teschenite and Amphibolite are listed below.

For Teschenite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Amphibolite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock