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Rhomb Porphyry and Hawaiite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts
Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Hawaii Islands
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Joseph Iddings
1.3 Etymology
From Latin term that means purple
From Hawaii Islands
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Opaque Rock

Definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Hawaiite

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Hawaiite 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, Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Hawaiite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Hawaiite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Hawaiite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhomb Porphyry and Hawaiite

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Hawaiite 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 Hawaiite Origin and Discoverer

Rhomb Porphyry and Hawaiite 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 Hawaiite. In this section, you will know about Rhomb Porphyry and Hawaiite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Rhomb Porphyry is Unknown whereas Origin of Hawaiite is Hawaii Islands. It is interesting to know the name of Rhomb Porphyry and Hawaiite discoverer. The Discoverer of Rhomb Porphyry is Unknown and the discoverer of Hawaiite is Joseph Iddings.

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Hawaiite

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

For Rhomb Porphyry,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Hawaiite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Opaque rock