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Rhomb Porphyry and Ignimbrite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts
Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
New Zealand
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Patrick Marshall
1.3 Etymology
From Latin term that means purple
From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite
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
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Ignimbrite

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Ignimbrite 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, Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhomb Porphyry and Ignimbrite

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

Rhomb Porphyry and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite. In this section, you will know about Rhomb Porphyry and Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Rhomb Porphyry is Unknown whereas Origin of Ignimbrite is New Zealand. It is interesting to know the name of Rhomb Porphyry and Ignimbrite discoverer. The Discoverer of Rhomb Porphyry is Unknown and the discoverer of Ignimbrite is Patrick Marshall.

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Ignimbrite

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

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