Teschenite and Dacite Definition

Definition of Teschenite and Dacite

The general Teschenite and Dacite 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, Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Teschenite and Dacite, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Dacite. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Dacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Teschenite and Dacite

The history of Teschenite and Dacite 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 Dacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Dacite

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

For Teschenite,

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

For Dacite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock