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Rhomb Porphyry and Trachyandesite Definition


Trachyandesite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Definition

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

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin term that means purple   
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   

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 Trachyandesite

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Trachyandesite 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, Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhomb Porphyry and Trachyandesite

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Trachyandesite 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 Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Trachyandesite

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

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