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Rhomb Porphyry and Greywacke Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts
Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay
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 German Grauwacke, from grau grey + wacke
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 Greywacke

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Greywacke 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, Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Greywacke, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Greywacke. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Greywacke origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhomb Porphyry and Greywacke

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Greywacke 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 Greywacke Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Greywacke

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

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