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Rhomb Porphyry and Harzburgite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Germany
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Latin term that means purple
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany
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, Opaque Rock

Definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Harzburgite

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Harzburgite 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, Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Harzburgite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Harzburgite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Harzburgite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhomb Porphyry and Harzburgite

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Harzburgite 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 Harzburgite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Harzburgite

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

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