Porphyry and Quartzite Definition

Definition of Porphyry and Quartzite

The general Porphyry and Quartzite definition can be stated as: Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix. On the other hand, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Porphyry and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Porphyry and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Porphyry and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Porphyry and Quartzite

The history of Porphyry and Quartzite 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.

Porphyry and Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Porphyry and Quartzite

Along with Porphyry and Quartzite definition, know more about the etymology of Porphyry and Quartzite. Etymology of Porphyry and Quartzite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Porphyry and Formation of Quartzite. The etymology of Porphyry is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites while that of Quartzite is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Porphyry belongs to Igneous Rocks while Quartzite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Porphyry and Quartzite are listed below.

For Porphyry,

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

For Quartzite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Medium grained rock and Opaque rock