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Rhomb Porphyry and Marl Definition


Marl and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin term that means purple   
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Marl

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Marl 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, Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Marl, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Marl. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Marl origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhomb Porphyry and Marl

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Marl 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 Marl Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Marl

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

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