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Teschenite and Oolite Definition


Oolite 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   
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Teschenite and Oolite

The general Teschenite and Oolite 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, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Along with definition of Teschenite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Teschenite and Oolite

The history of Teschenite and Oolite 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 Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Oolite

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

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