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Rhomb Porphyry and Oolite Definition


Oolite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin term that means purple   
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Oolite

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Oolite 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, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Oolite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhomb Porphyry and Oolite

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Oolite 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 Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Oolite

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

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