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Teschenite and Itacolumite 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
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips
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 the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Teschenite and Itacolumite

The general Teschenite and Itacolumite 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, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Teschenite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Teschenite and Itacolumite

The history of Teschenite and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Itacolumite

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

For Teschenite,

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

For Itacolumite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock