Rhomb Porphyry and Norite Definition

Definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Norite

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Norite 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, Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Norite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Norite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhomb Porphyry and Norite

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Norite 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 Norite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Norite

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

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