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Diabase and Rhomb Porphyry Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Germany
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Christian Leopold von Buch
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Greek di + base
From Latin term that means purple
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Diabase and Rhomb Porphyry

The general Diabase and Rhomb Porphyry definition can be stated as: Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar. 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 Diabase and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Diabase and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Diabase and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diabase and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Diabase 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.

Diabase and Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

Diabase 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 Diabase and Rhomb Porphyry. In this section, you will know about Diabase and Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Diabase is Germany whereas Origin of Rhomb Porphyry is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Diabase and Rhomb Porphyry discoverer. The Discoverer of Diabase is Christian Leopold von Buch and the discoverer of Rhomb Porphyry is Unknown.

Etymology of Diabase and Rhomb Porphyry

Along with Diabase and Rhomb Porphyry definition, know more about the etymology of Diabase and Rhomb Porphyry. Etymology of Diabase and Rhomb Porphyry gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diabase and Formation of Rhomb Porphyry. The etymology of Diabase is From Greek di + base while that of Rhomb Porphyry is From Greek di + base. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diabase and Rhomb Porphyry belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diabase and Rhomb Porphyry are listed below.

For Diabase,

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