Teschenite and Lamprophyre Definition

Definition of Teschenite and Lamprophyre

The general Teschenite and Lamprophyre 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, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Teschenite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Teschenite and Lamprophyre

The history of Teschenite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Lamprophyre

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

For Teschenite,

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

For Lamprophyre,

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