Vogesite and Teschenite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Teschenite

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

History of Vogesite and Teschenite

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Teschenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Teschenite

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

For Vogesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Teschenite,

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