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Rhomb Porphyry and Granophyre Definition


Granophyre and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   
Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin term that means purple   
From German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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 Granophyre

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Granophyre 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, Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Granophyre, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Granophyre. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Granophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhomb Porphyry and Granophyre

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Granophyre 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 Granophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Granophyre

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

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