Teschenite and Theralite Definition

Definition of Teschenite and Theralite

The general Teschenite and Theralite 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, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Teschenite and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Theralite. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Teschenite and Theralite

The history of Teschenite and Theralite 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 Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Theralite

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

For Teschenite,

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

For Theralite,

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