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Rhomb Porphyry and Ignimbrite Definition


Ignimbrite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   
Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Patrick Marshall   

Etymology
From Latin term that means purple   
From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Ignimbrite

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Ignimbrite 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, Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhomb Porphyry and Ignimbrite

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Ignimbrite

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

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