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Theralite and Teschenite Definition


Teschenite and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
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   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek to pursue   
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Theralite and Teschenite

The general Theralite and Teschenite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. On the other hand, 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. Along with definition of Theralite and Teschenite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Teschenite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Teschenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Teschenite

The history of Theralite and Teschenite 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.

Theralite and Teschenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Teschenite

Along with Theralite and Teschenite definition, know more about the etymology of Theralite and Teschenite. Etymology of Theralite and Teschenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Theralite and Formation of Teschenite. The etymology of Theralite is From Greek to pursue while that of Teschenite is From Greek to pursue. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Theralite and Teschenite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Theralite and Teschenite are listed below.

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