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Teschenite and Pantellerite Definition


Pantellerite 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   
Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Strait of sicily   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   
From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard 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 Pantellerite

The general Teschenite and Pantellerite 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, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Teschenite and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Teschenite and Pantellerite

The history of Teschenite and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Pantellerite

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

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