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Rhomb Porphyry and Chert Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture
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 flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Chert

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Chert 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, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Chert, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Chert. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhomb Porphyry and Chert

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Chert 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 Chert Origin and Discoverer

Rhomb Porphyry and Chert 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 Chert. In this section, you will know about Rhomb Porphyry and Chert Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Rhomb Porphyry and Chert are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Rhomb Porphyry and Chert discoverer. The discoverer of Rhomb Porphyry and Chert are Unknown.

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Chert

Along with Rhomb Porphyry and Chert definition, know more about the etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Chert. Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Chert gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhomb Porphyry and Formation of Chert. The etymology of Rhomb Porphyry is From Latin term that means purple while that of Chert 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 belongs to Igneous Rocks while Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhomb Porphyry and Chert 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 Chert,

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