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Rhomb Porphyry and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Rhomb Porphyry and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin term that means purple   
From Latin term that means purple   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

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Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Rhomb Porphyry

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Rhomb Porphyry 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, Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhomb Porphyry and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Rhomb Porphyry 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 Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Rhomb Porphyry

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

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