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Rhomb Porphyry and Diamictite Definition


Diamictite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   
Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Southern Mongolia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin term that means purple   
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary 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, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Diamictite

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Diamictite 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, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhomb Porphyry and Diamictite

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Diamictite 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 Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Diamictite

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

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