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Teschenite and Soapstone Definition


Soapstone 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   
It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   
From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft 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 Soapstone

The general Teschenite and Soapstone 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, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Teschenite and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Teschenite and Soapstone

The history of Teschenite and Soapstone 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 Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Soapstone

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

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