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Rhomb Porphyry and Carbonatite Definition


Carbonatite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   
Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Tanzania   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin term that means purple   
From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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 Carbonatite

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Carbonatite 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, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhomb Porphyry and Carbonatite

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Carbonatite

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

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