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Rhomb Porphyry and Scoria Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities
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 late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung
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 Scoria

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Scoria 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, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Scoria. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhomb Porphyry and Scoria

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Scoria 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 Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Scoria

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

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