Phonolite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Rhomb Porphyry

The general Phonolite and Rhomb Porphyry definition can be stated as: Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. 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 Phonolite and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Phonolite 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.

Phonolite and Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Rhomb Porphyry

Along with Phonolite and Rhomb Porphyry definition, know more about the etymology of Phonolite and Rhomb Porphyry. Etymology of Phonolite and Rhomb Porphyry gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phonolite and Formation of Rhomb Porphyry. The etymology of Phonolite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit while that of Rhomb Porphyry is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phonolite and Rhomb Porphyry belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phonolite and Rhomb Porphyry are listed below.

For Phonolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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