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Rhomb Porphyry and Slate Definition


Slate and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   
Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
England   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin term that means purple   
From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat)   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Slate 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, Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Slate, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Slate. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Slate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhomb Porphyry and Slate

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Slate 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 Slate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Slate

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

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