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Teschenite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition


Basaltic Trachyandesite 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   
Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   
From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Teschenite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The general Teschenite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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, Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface. Along with definition of Teschenite and Basaltic Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Basaltic Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Teschenite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Teschenite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

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