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Teschenite and Felsite Definition


Felsite 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   
Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   
From English feldspar and -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Teschenite and Felsite

The general Teschenite and Felsite 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, Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. Along with definition of Teschenite and Felsite, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Felsite. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Felsite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Teschenite and Felsite

The history of Teschenite and Felsite 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 Felsite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Felsite

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

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