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Pantellerite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Strait of sicily
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily
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, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Pantellerite and Rhomb Porphyry

The general Pantellerite and Rhomb Porphyry definition can be stated as: Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. 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 Pantellerite and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Pantellerite and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Pantellerite and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pantellerite and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Pantellerite 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.

Pantellerite and Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pantellerite and Rhomb Porphyry

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

For Pantellerite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard 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