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Lamprophyre and Lamprophyre Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions
Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple
From Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Lamprophyre and Lamprophyre

The general Lamprophyre and Lamprophyre definition can be stated as: Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. On the other hand, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Lamprophyre and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Lamprophyre and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Lamprophyre and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lamprophyre and Lamprophyre

The history of Lamprophyre and Lamprophyre 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.

Lamprophyre and Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lamprophyre and Lamprophyre

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

For Lamprophyre,

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

For Lamprophyre,

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