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Teschenite and Diorite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 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
Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Scotland
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland
From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Teschenite and Diorite

The general Teschenite and Diorite 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, Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. Along with definition of Teschenite and Diorite, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Diorite. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Diorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Teschenite and Diorite

The history of Teschenite and Diorite 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 Diorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Diorite

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

For Teschenite,

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

For Diorite,

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