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Teschenite and Slate Definition


Slate 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   
Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
England   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   
From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat)   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic 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 Slate

The general Teschenite and Slate 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, Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Teschenite and Slate, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Slate. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Slate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Teschenite and Slate

The history of Teschenite and Slate 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 Slate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Slate

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

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