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Diatomite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Rhomb Porphyry and Diatomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From diatom + -ite1   
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
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Diatomite and Rhomb Porphyry

The general Diatomite and Rhomb Porphyry definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous 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 Diatomite and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Diatomite and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diatomite and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Diatomite 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.

Diatomite and Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diatomite and Rhomb Porphyry

Along with Diatomite and Rhomb Porphyry definition, know more about the etymology of Diatomite and Rhomb Porphyry. Etymology of Diatomite and Rhomb Porphyry gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diatomite and Formation of Rhomb Porphyry. The etymology of Diatomite is From diatom + -ite1 while that of Rhomb Porphyry is From diatom + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Rhomb Porphyry belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diatomite and Rhomb Porphyry are listed below.

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