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Rhomb Porphyry
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Rhomb Porphyry and Anorthosite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts
Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Latin term that means purple
From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Anorthosite

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Anorthosite definition can be stated as: Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts. On the other hand, Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Anorthosite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Anorthosite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Anorthosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhomb Porphyry and Anorthosite

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Anorthosite 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.

Rhomb Porphyry and Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Anorthosite

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

For Rhomb Porphyry,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Anorthosite,

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