Rhomb Porphyry and Nephelinite Definition

Definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Nephelinite

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Nephelinite 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, Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Nephelinite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Nephelinite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Nephelinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhomb Porphyry and Nephelinite

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Nephelinite 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 Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Nephelinite

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

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