Rhomb Porphyry and Nepheline Syenite Definition

Definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Nepheline Syenite

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Nepheline Syenite 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, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhomb Porphyry and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Nepheline Syenite 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 Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Nepheline Syenite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock