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Porphyry and Mudstone Definition


Mudstone 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   
Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations   

History
  
  

Origin
Egypt   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites   
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Porphyry and Mudstone

The general Porphyry and Mudstone 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, Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. Along with definition of Porphyry and Mudstone, get to know about Properties of Porphyry and Mudstone. Get to know more information about Porphyry and Mudstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Porphyry and Mudstone

The history of Porphyry and Mudstone 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 Mudstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Porphyry and Mudstone

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

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