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Rhyodacite and Porphyry Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite
Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
USA
Egypt
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite
From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Rhyodacite and Porphyry

The general Rhyodacite and Porphyry definition can be stated as: Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix. Along with definition of Rhyodacite and Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Rhyodacite and Porphyry. Get to know more information about Rhyodacite and Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhyodacite and Porphyry

The history of Rhyodacite and Porphyry 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.

Rhyodacite and Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

Rhyodacite and Porphyry definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Rhyodacite and Porphyry. In this section, you will know about Rhyodacite and Porphyry Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Rhyodacite is USA whereas Origin of Porphyry is Egypt. It is interesting to know the name of Rhyodacite and Porphyry discoverer. The discoverer of Rhyodacite and Porphyry are Unknown.

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Porphyry

Along with Rhyodacite and Porphyry definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyodacite and Porphyry. Etymology of Rhyodacite and Porphyry gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyodacite and Formation of Porphyry. The etymology of Rhyodacite is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite while that of Porphyry is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhyodacite and Porphyry belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyodacite and Porphyry are listed below.

For Rhyodacite,

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

For Porphyry,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock