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Teschenite and Mudstone Definition


Mudstone 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   
Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Teschenite and Mudstone

The general Teschenite and Mudstone 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, Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. Along with definition of Teschenite and Mudstone, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Mudstone. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Mudstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Teschenite and Mudstone

The history of Teschenite and Mudstone 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 Mudstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Mudstone

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

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