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Rhomb Porphyry and Mangerite Definition


Mangerite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin term that means purple   
Not Available   

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 Mangerite

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Mangerite 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, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhomb Porphyry and Mangerite

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Mangerite 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 Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Mangerite

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

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