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Rhomb Porphyry and Pantellerite Definition


Pantellerite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   
Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Strait of sicily   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin term that means purple   
From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Pantellerite 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, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhomb Porphyry and Pantellerite

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Pantellerite

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

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