Picrite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition

Definition of Picrite and Rhomb Porphyry

The general Picrite and Rhomb Porphyry definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. 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 Picrite and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Picrite and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Rhomb Porphyry

Along with Picrite and Rhomb Porphyry definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Rhomb Porphyry. Etymology of Picrite and Rhomb Porphyry gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Rhomb Porphyry. The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Rhomb Porphyry is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite and Rhomb Porphyry belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Rhomb Porphyry are listed below.

For Picrite,

• 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