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Rhomb Porphyry and Mylonite Definition


Mylonite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   
Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin term that means purple   
From Greek mulōn mill + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Mylonite 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, Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhomb Porphyry and Mylonite

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Mylonite 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 Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Mylonite

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

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