Teschenite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Teschenite and Eclogite

The general Teschenite and Eclogite 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, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Teschenite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Teschenite and Eclogite

The history of Teschenite and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Eclogite

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

For Teschenite,

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

For Eclogite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock