Teschenite and Hornblendite Definition

Definition of Teschenite and Hornblendite

The general Teschenite and Hornblendite 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, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Teschenite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Teschenite and Hornblendite

The history of Teschenite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Hornblendite

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

For Teschenite,

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

For Hornblendite,

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