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Teschenite and Chalk Definition


Chalk 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   
Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   
From old English cealc chalk, lime, plaster; pebble, from Greek khalix small pebble, in English transferred to the opaque, white, soft limestone   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft 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 Chalk

The general Teschenite and Chalk 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, Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers. Along with definition of Teschenite and Chalk, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Chalk. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Chalk origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Teschenite and Chalk

The history of Teschenite and Chalk 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 Chalk Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Chalk

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

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