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Quartzite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Rhomb Porphyry and Quartzite Definition


Definition

Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From quartz + -ite   
From Latin term that means purple   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Quartzite and Rhomb Porphyry

The general Quartzite and Rhomb Porphyry definition can be stated as: Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. 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 Quartzite and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Quartzite and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Quartzite 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.

Quartzite and Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Rhomb Porphyry

Along with Quartzite and Rhomb Porphyry definition, know more about the etymology of Quartzite and Rhomb Porphyry. Etymology of Quartzite and Rhomb Porphyry gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Quartzite and Formation of Rhomb Porphyry. The etymology of Quartzite is From quartz + -ite while that of Rhomb Porphyry is From quartz + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Quartzite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Rhomb Porphyry belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Quartzite and Rhomb Porphyry are listed below.

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