Teschenite and Argillite Definition

Definition of Teschenite and Argillite

The general Teschenite and Argillite 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, Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate. Along with definition of Teschenite and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Argillite. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Teschenite and Argillite

The history of Teschenite and Argillite 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 Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Argillite

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

For Teschenite,

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

For Argillite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock