Teschenite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Teschenite and Epidosite

The general Teschenite and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Teschenite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Teschenite and Epidosite

The history of Teschenite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Epidosite

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

For Teschenite,

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

For Epidosite,

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