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Rhomb Porphyry and Phonolite Definition


Phonolite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   
Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin term that means purple   
From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Phonolite

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Phonolite 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, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhomb Porphyry and Phonolite

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Phonolite 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 Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Phonolite

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

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