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Rhomb Porphyry and Pseudotachylite Definition


Pseudotachylite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin term that means purple   
From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Pseudotachylite 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, Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Pseudotachylite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Pseudotachylite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Pseudotachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhomb Porphyry and Pseudotachylite

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Pseudotachylite 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 Pseudotachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Pseudotachylite

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

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