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Teschenite and Hornfels Definition


Hornfels 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   
Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   
From German which means hornstone   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Teschenite and Hornfels

The general Teschenite and Hornfels 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, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Teschenite and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Teschenite and Hornfels

The history of Teschenite and Hornfels 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 Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Hornfels

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

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