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Teschenite and Phonolite Definition


Phonolite 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   
Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   
From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

The general Teschenite and Phonolite 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, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Teschenite and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Teschenite and Phonolite

The history of Teschenite and Phonolite 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 Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Phonolite

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

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