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Teschenite and Granodiorite 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
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Scotland
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland
From granite + diorite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Teschenite and Granodiorite

The general Teschenite and Granodiorite 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, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Teschenite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Teschenite and Granodiorite

The history of Teschenite and Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Granodiorite

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

For Teschenite,

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

For Granodiorite,

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