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Teschenite and Gabbro Definition


Gabbro 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   
Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Christian Leopold von Buch   

Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   
From Latin glaber bare, smooth, bald   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Teschenite and Gabbro

The general Teschenite and Gabbro 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, Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. Along with definition of Teschenite and Gabbro, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Gabbro. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Gabbro origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Teschenite and Gabbro

The history of Teschenite and Gabbro 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 Gabbro Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Gabbro

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

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