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Teschenite and Jaspillite Definition


Jaspillite 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   
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Western Australia, Minnesota   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Teschenite and Jaspillite

The general Teschenite and Jaspillite 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, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Teschenite and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Teschenite and Jaspillite

The history of Teschenite and Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Jaspillite

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

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