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Rhomb Porphyry and Appinite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts
Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Latin term that means purple
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Appinite

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Appinite definition can be stated as: Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts. On the other hand, Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Appinite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Appinite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Appinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhomb Porphyry and Appinite

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Appinite 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.

Rhomb Porphyry and Appinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Appinite

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

For Rhomb Porphyry,

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

For Appinite,

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