Porphyry and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Porphyry and Pyroxenite

The general Porphyry and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Porphyry and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Porphyry and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Porphyry and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Porphyry and Pyroxenite

The history of Porphyry and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Porphyry and Pyroxenite

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

For Porphyry,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Pyroxenite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock