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Rhomb Porphyry and Turbidite Definition


Turbidite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
European Foreland Basins   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Arnold H. Bouma   

Etymology
From Latin term that means purple   
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Turbidite

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Turbidite 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, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhomb Porphyry and Turbidite

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Turbidite 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 Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

Rhomb Porphyry and Turbidite 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 Turbidite. In this section, you will know about Rhomb Porphyry and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Rhomb Porphyry is Unknown whereas Origin of Turbidite is European Foreland Basins. It is interesting to know the name of Rhomb Porphyry and Turbidite discoverer. The Discoverer of Rhomb Porphyry is Unknown and the discoverer of Turbidite is Arnold H. Bouma.

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Turbidite

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

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