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Teschenite and Dolomite Definition


Dolomite 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   
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Southern Alps, France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Dolomieu   

Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Teschenite and Dolomite

The general Teschenite and Dolomite 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, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Teschenite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Teschenite and Dolomite

The history of Teschenite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Dolomite

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

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