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Teschenite and Diatomite Definition


Diatomite 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   
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   
From diatom + -ite1   

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 Diatomite

The general Teschenite and Diatomite 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, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Teschenite and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Teschenite and Diatomite

The history of Teschenite and Diatomite 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 Diatomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Diatomite

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

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