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Teschenite and Shale Definition


Shale 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   
Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   
From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Teschenite and Shale

The general Teschenite and Shale 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, Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. Along with definition of Teschenite and Shale, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Shale. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Shale origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Teschenite and Shale

The history of Teschenite and Shale 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 Shale Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Shale

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

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