Rhomb Porphyry and Hornfels Definition

Definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Hornfels

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Hornfels 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, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhomb Porphyry and Hornfels

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Hornfels 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 Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Hornfels

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock