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Rhomb Porphyry and Rhyodacite Definition


Rhyodacite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin term that means purple   
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Rhyodacite 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, Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Rhyodacite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Rhyodacite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Rhyodacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhomb Porphyry and Rhyodacite

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Rhyodacite 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 Rhyodacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Rhyodacite

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

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