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Porphyry and Benmoreite Definition


Benmoreite and Porphyry Definition


Definition

Definition
Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix   
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   

History
  
  

Origin
Egypt   
Isle of Mull, Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ben More   

Etymology
From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites   
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Porphyry and Benmoreite

The general Porphyry and Benmoreite definition can be stated as: Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix. On the other hand, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Porphyry and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Porphyry and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Porphyry and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Porphyry and Benmoreite

The history of Porphyry and Benmoreite 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.

Porphyry and Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

Porphyry and Benmoreite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Porphyry and Benmoreite. In this section, you will know about Porphyry and Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Porphyry is Egypt whereas Origin of Benmoreite is Isle of Mull, Scotland. It is interesting to know the name of Porphyry and Benmoreite discoverer. The Discoverer of Porphyry is Unknown and the discoverer of Benmoreite is Ben More.

Etymology of Porphyry and Benmoreite

Along with Porphyry and Benmoreite definition, know more about the etymology of Porphyry and Benmoreite. Etymology of Porphyry and Benmoreite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Porphyry and Formation of Benmoreite. The etymology of Porphyry is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites while that of Benmoreite is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Porphyry and Benmoreite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Porphyry and Benmoreite are listed below.

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