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Teschenite and Basanite  Definition


Basanite  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   
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   
From Latin basanites + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Teschenite and Basanite 

The general Teschenite and Basanite  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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Teschenite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Teschenite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Teschenite and Basanite 

The history of Teschenite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Basanite 

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

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