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Teschenite and Peridotite Definition


Peridotite 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   
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Pike County, U.S   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Teschenite and Peridotite

The general Teschenite and Peridotite 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, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Teschenite and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Teschenite and Peridotite

The history of Teschenite and Peridotite 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 Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Peridotite

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

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