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Teschenite and Vogesite Definition


Vogesite 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   
Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Teschenite and Vogesite

The general Teschenite and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Teschenite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Teschenite and Vogesite

The history of Teschenite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Vogesite

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

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