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Rhomb Porphyry and Jadeitite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains
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 pyroxene mineral jadeite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness 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 Jadeitite

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Jadeitite 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, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhomb Porphyry and Jadeitite

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Jadeitite

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

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