Teschenite and Pyrolite Definition

Definition of Teschenite and Pyrolite

The general Teschenite and Pyrolite 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, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Teschenite and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Teschenite and Pyrolite

The history of Teschenite and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Pyrolite

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

For Teschenite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Pyrolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock