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Rhomb Porphyry and Lherzolite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts
Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
France
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Latin term that means purple
From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Lherzolite

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Lherzolite 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, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhomb Porphyry and Lherzolite

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Lherzolite

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

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock