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Rhomb Porphyry and Jaspillite Definition


Jaspillite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Western Australia, Minnesota   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin term that means purple   
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Jaspillite

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Jaspillite 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, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhomb Porphyry and Jaspillite

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Jaspillite

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

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