Porphyry and Rhomb Porphyry Definition

Definition of Porphyry and Rhomb Porphyry

The general Porphyry and Rhomb Porphyry 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, Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts. Along with definition of Porphyry and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Porphyry and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Porphyry and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Porphyry and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Porphyry 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.

Porphyry and Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Porphyry and Rhomb Porphyry

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

For Porphyry,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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