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Peridotite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Rhomb Porphyry and Peridotite Definition


Definition

Definition
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   

History
  
  

Origin
Pike County, U.S   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite   
From Latin term that means purple   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Peridotite and Rhomb Porphyry

The general Peridotite and Rhomb Porphyry definition can be stated as: Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. 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 Peridotite and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Peridotite and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Peridotite and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Peridotite and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Peridotite 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.

Peridotite and Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

Peridotite 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 Peridotite and Rhomb Porphyry. In this section, you will know about Peridotite and Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Peridotite is Pike County, U.S whereas Origin of Rhomb Porphyry is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Peridotite and Rhomb Porphyry discoverer. The discoverer of Peridotite and Rhomb Porphyry are Unknown.

Etymology of Peridotite and Rhomb Porphyry

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

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