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Teschenite and Rhyolite Definition


Rhyolite 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   
Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
North America   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ferdinand von Richthofen   

Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   
From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Teschenite and Rhyolite

The general Teschenite and Rhyolite 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, Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. Along with definition of Teschenite and Rhyolite, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Rhyolite. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Rhyolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Teschenite and Rhyolite

The history of Teschenite and Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Rhyolite

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

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