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Rhomb Porphyry and Hawaiite Definition


Hawaiite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Definition

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   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Hawaii Islands   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Joseph Iddings   

Etymology
From Latin term that means purple   
From Hawaii Islands   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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