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Teschenite and Pumice Definition


Pumice 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   
Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Spain   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   
From Old French pomis, from a Latin dialect variant of pumex   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous 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 Pumice

The general Teschenite and Pumice 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, Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals. Along with definition of Teschenite and Pumice, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Pumice. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Pumice origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Teschenite and Pumice

The history of Teschenite and Pumice 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 Pumice Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Pumice

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

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