Rhomb Porphyry and Websterite Definition

Definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Websterite

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Websterite 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, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Websterite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhomb Porphyry and Websterite

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Websterite 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 Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Websterite

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

For Rhomb Porphyry,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Websterite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock