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Diamictite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Rhomb Porphyry and Diamictite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone   
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Mongolia   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed   
From Latin term that means purple   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Diamictite and Rhomb Porphyry

The general Diamictite and Rhomb Porphyry definition can be stated as: Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. 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 Diamictite and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diamictite and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Diamictite 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.

Diamictite and Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Rhomb Porphyry

Along with Diamictite and Rhomb Porphyry definition, know more about the etymology of Diamictite and Rhomb Porphyry. Etymology of Diamictite and Rhomb Porphyry gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diamictite and Formation of Rhomb Porphyry. The etymology of Diamictite is From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed while that of Rhomb Porphyry is From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diamictite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Rhomb Porphyry belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diamictite and Rhomb Porphyry are listed below.

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