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Teschenite and Harzburgite Definition


Harzburgite 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   
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   

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, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Teschenite and Harzburgite

The general Teschenite and Harzburgite 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, Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. Along with definition of Teschenite and Harzburgite, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Harzburgite. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Harzburgite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Teschenite and Harzburgite

The history of Teschenite and Harzburgite 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 Harzburgite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Harzburgite

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

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