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Rhomb Porphyry and Hyaloclastite  Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts
Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment
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 hyalo +‎ -ite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Hyaloclastite 

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Hyaloclastite  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, Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhomb Porphyry and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Hyaloclastite  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 Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Hyaloclastite 

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

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