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Rhomb Porphyry and Rhyolite Definition


Rhyolite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   
Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
North America   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ferdinand von Richthofen   

Etymology
From Latin term that means purple   
From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Rhyolite

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Rhyolite 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, Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Rhyolite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Rhyolite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Rhyolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhomb Porphyry and Rhyolite

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite Origin and Discoverer

Rhomb Porphyry and Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite. In this section, you will know about Rhomb Porphyry and Rhyolite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Rhomb Porphyry is Unknown whereas Origin of Rhyolite is North America. It is interesting to know the name of Rhomb Porphyry and Rhyolite discoverer. The Discoverer of Rhomb Porphyry is Unknown and the discoverer of Rhyolite is Ferdinand von Richthofen.

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Rhyolite

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

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