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Rhomb Porphyry and Trachyte Definition


Trachyte and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   
Trachyte is a grey fine-grained volcanic rock which mainly consists of alkali feldspar   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alexandre Brongniart and René Just Haüy   

Etymology
From Latin term that means purple   
From Greek trakhus rough’ or trakhutēs roughness   

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 Trachyte

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Trachyte 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, Trachyte is a grey fine-grained volcanic rock which mainly consists of alkali feldspar. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Trachyte, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Trachyte. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Trachyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhomb Porphyry and Trachyte

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Trachyte 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 Trachyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Trachyte

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

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