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Teschenite and Anorthosite Definition


Anorthosite and Teschenite Definition


Definition

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   
Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   
From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Teschenite and Anorthosite

The general Teschenite and Anorthosite 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, Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. Along with definition of Teschenite and Anorthosite, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Anorthosite. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Anorthosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Teschenite and Anorthosite

The history of Teschenite and Anorthosite 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 Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Anorthosite

Along with Teschenite and Anorthosite definition, know more about the etymology of Teschenite and Anorthosite. Etymology of Teschenite and Anorthosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Teschenite and Formation of Anorthosite. The etymology of Teschenite is From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland while that of Anorthosite 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 and Anorthosite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Teschenite and Anorthosite are listed below.

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