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Teschenite and Granodiorite Definition


Granodiorite 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   
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   
From granite + diorite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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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.

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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.

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