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Rhomb Porphyry and Evaporite Definition


Evaporite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   
A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Usiglio   

Etymology
From Latin term that means purple   
From a sediment left after the evaporation   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

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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 Evaporite

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Evaporite 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, A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Evaporite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Evaporite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Evaporite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhomb Porphyry and Evaporite

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Evaporite 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 Evaporite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Evaporite

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

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