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Teschenite and Essexite  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
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Scotland
USA
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US
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
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Teschenite and Essexite 

The general Teschenite and Essexite  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, Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock. Along with definition of Teschenite and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Essexite . Get to know more information about Teschenite and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Teschenite and Essexite 

The history of Teschenite and Essexite  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 Essexite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Essexite 

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

For Teschenite,

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

For Essexite ,

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