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Rhomb Porphyry and Monzonite Definition


Monzonite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   
Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Trento Province, Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin term that means purple   
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

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 Monzonite

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Monzonite 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, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhomb Porphyry and Monzonite

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Monzonite 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 Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Monzonite

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

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