Teschenite and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Teschenite and Pyroxenite

The general Teschenite and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Teschenite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Teschenite and Pyroxenite

The history of Teschenite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Pyroxenite

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

For Teschenite,

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

For Pyroxenite,

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