Teschenite and Foidolite Definition

Definition of Teschenite and Foidolite

The general Teschenite and Foidolite 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, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Teschenite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Teschenite and Foidolite

The history of Teschenite and Foidolite 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 Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Foidolite

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

For Teschenite,

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

For Foidolite,

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