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Rhomb Porphyry and Anthracite Definition


Anthracite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   
Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Pennsylvania, U.S.   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin term that means purple   
From Greek anthrakites, from anthrax, anthrak meaning coal   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Anthracite

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Anthracite 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, Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Anthracite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Anthracite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Anthracite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhomb Porphyry and Anthracite

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Anthracite 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 Anthracite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Anthracite

Along with Rhomb Porphyry and Anthracite definition, know more about the etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Anthracite. Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Anthracite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhomb Porphyry and Formation of Anthracite. The etymology of Rhomb Porphyry is From Latin term that means purple while that of Anthracite 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 belongs to Igneous Rocks while Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhomb Porphyry and Anthracite are listed below.

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