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Teschenite and Gneiss Definition


Gneiss 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   
Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   
From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters)   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Teschenite and Gneiss

The general Teschenite and Gneiss 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, Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. Along with definition of Teschenite and Gneiss, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Gneiss. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Gneiss origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Teschenite and Gneiss

The history of Teschenite and Gneiss 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 Gneiss Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Gneiss

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

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