Rhomb Porphyry and Marble Definition

Definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Marble

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Marble 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, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Marble, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Marble. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhomb Porphyry and Marble

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Marble 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 Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Marble

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Medium grained rock and Opaque rock