Rhomb Porphyry and Picrite Definition

Definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Picrite

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Picrite 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, Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Picrite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhomb Porphyry and Picrite

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Picrite 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 Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Picrite

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

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