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Teschenite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition

1 Definition
1.1 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
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Scotland
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland
From Latin term that means purple
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Teschenite and Rhomb Porphyry

The general Teschenite and Rhomb Porphyry 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, Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts. Along with definition of Teschenite and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Teschenite and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Teschenite and Rhomb Porphyry 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 Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Rhomb Porphyry

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

For Teschenite,

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

For Rhomb Porphyry,

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