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Rhomb Porphyry and Wehrlite Definition


Wehrlite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   
Wehrlite is an ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that is a mixture of olivine and clinopyroxene. It is a subdivision of the peridotites   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alois Wehrle   

Etymology
From Latin term that means purple   
From the name of a professor, Alois Wehrle   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Wehrlite

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Wehrlite 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, Wehrlite is an ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that is a mixture of olivine and clinopyroxene. It is a subdivision of the peridotites. Along with definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Wehrlite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Wehrlite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Wehrlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhomb Porphyry and Wehrlite

The history of Rhomb Porphyry and Wehrlite 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 Wehrlite Origin and Discoverer

Rhomb Porphyry and Wehrlite 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 Wehrlite. In this section, you will know about Rhomb Porphyry and Wehrlite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Rhomb Porphyry is Unknown whereas Origin of Wehrlite is Egypt. It is interesting to know the name of Rhomb Porphyry and Wehrlite discoverer. The Discoverer of Rhomb Porphyry is Unknown and the discoverer of Wehrlite is Alois Wehrle.

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Wehrlite

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

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