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Rhomb Porphyry and Larvikite Definition


Larvikite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   
Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Larvik, Norway   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin term that means purple   
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

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Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Larvikite

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Larvikite 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, Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhomb Porphyry and Larvikite

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Larvikite 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 Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Larvikite

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

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