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Schist and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Rhomb Porphyry and Schist Definition


Definition

Definition
Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation   
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   
From Latin term that means purple   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Schist and Rhomb Porphyry

The general Schist and Rhomb Porphyry definition can be stated as: Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. On the other hand, Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts. Along with definition of Schist and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Schist and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Schist and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Schist and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Schist and Rhomb Porphyry 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.

Schist and Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

Schist and Rhomb Porphyry definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Schist and Rhomb Porphyry. In this section, you will know about Schist and Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Schist and Rhomb Porphyry are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Schist and Rhomb Porphyry discoverer. The discoverer of Schist and Rhomb Porphyry are Unknown.

Etymology of Schist and Rhomb Porphyry

Along with Schist and Rhomb Porphyry definition, know more about the etymology of Schist and Rhomb Porphyry. Etymology of Schist and Rhomb Porphyry gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Schist and Formation of Rhomb Porphyry. The etymology of Schist is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split while that of Rhomb Porphyry is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Rhomb Porphyry belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Schist and Rhomb Porphyry are listed below.

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