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Teschenite and Arkose Definition


Arkose 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   
Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alexandre Brongniart   

Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   
From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Teschenite and Arkose

The general Teschenite and Arkose 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, Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. Along with definition of Teschenite and Arkose, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Arkose. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Arkose origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Teschenite and Arkose

The history of Teschenite and Arkose 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 Arkose Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Arkose

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

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