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Teschenite and Aplite Definition


Aplite 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   
Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Iran   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   
From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Teschenite and Aplite

The general Teschenite and Aplite 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, Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. Along with definition of Teschenite and Aplite, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Aplite. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Aplite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Teschenite and Aplite

The history of Teschenite and Aplite 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 Aplite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Aplite

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

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