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Rhomb Porphyry and Benmoreite Definition


Benmoreite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Isle of Mull, Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ben More   

Etymology
From Latin term that means purple   
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Benmoreite

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Benmoreite 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, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhomb Porphyry and Benmoreite

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

Rhomb Porphyry and Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite. In this section, you will know about Rhomb Porphyry and Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Rhomb Porphyry is Unknown whereas Origin of Benmoreite is Isle of Mull, Scotland. It is interesting to know the name of Rhomb Porphyry and Benmoreite discoverer. The Discoverer of Rhomb Porphyry is Unknown and the discoverer of Benmoreite is Ben More.

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Benmoreite

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

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