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Teschenite and Minette 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
Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar
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 French mine ore, mine + ette
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Teschenite and Minette

The general Teschenite and Minette 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, Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Teschenite and Minette, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Minette. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Minette origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Teschenite and Minette

The history of Teschenite and Minette 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 Minette Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Minette

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

For Teschenite,

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

For Minette,

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