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Rhomb Porphyry and Suevite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts
During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Canada, Germany
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Latin term that means purple
No etymologies found
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
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Suevite

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Suevite 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, During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Suevite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Suevite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Suevite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhomb Porphyry and Suevite

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Suevite 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 Suevite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Suevite

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

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