Basalt and Rhomb Porphyry Definition

Definition of Basalt and Rhomb Porphyry

The general Basalt and Rhomb Porphyry definition can be stated as: Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. On the other hand, Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts. Along with definition of Basalt and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Basalt and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Basalt and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basalt and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Basalt and Rhomb 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.

Basalt and Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basalt and Rhomb Porphyry

Along with Basalt and Rhomb Porphyry definition, know more about the etymology of Basalt and Rhomb Porphyry. Etymology of Basalt and Rhomb Porphyry gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basalt and Formation of Rhomb Porphyry. The etymology of Basalt is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites while that of Rhomb Porphyry is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Basalt and Rhomb Porphyry belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basalt and Rhomb Porphyry are listed below.

For Basalt,

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

For Rhomb Porphyry,

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