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Porphyry and Hornblendite Definition


Hornblendite 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   
Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Egypt   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites   
From German, Horn horn + blende   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Porphyry and Hornblendite

The general Porphyry and Hornblendite 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, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Porphyry and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Porphyry and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Porphyry and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Porphyry and Hornblendite

The history of Porphyry and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Porphyry and Hornblendite

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

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