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Teschenite and Trachyte Definition


Trachyte 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   
Trachyte is a grey fine-grained volcanic rock which mainly consists of alkali feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alexandre Brongniart and René Just Haüy   

Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   
From Greek trakhus rough’ or trakhutēs roughness   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Teschenite and Trachyte

The general Teschenite and Trachyte 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, Trachyte is a grey fine-grained volcanic rock which mainly consists of alkali feldspar. Along with definition of Teschenite and Trachyte, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Trachyte. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Trachyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Teschenite and Trachyte

The history of Teschenite and Trachyte 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 Trachyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Trachyte

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

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