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Scoria and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Rhomb Porphyry and Scoria Definition


Definition

Definition
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities   
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung   
From Latin term that means purple   

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 Scoria and Rhomb Porphyry

The general Scoria and Rhomb Porphyry definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. 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 Scoria and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Scoria and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Scoria and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Scoria 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.

Scoria and Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Rhomb Porphyry

Along with Scoria and Rhomb Porphyry definition, know more about the etymology of Scoria and Rhomb Porphyry. Etymology of Scoria and Rhomb Porphyry gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Scoria and Formation of Rhomb Porphyry. The etymology of Scoria is From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung while that of Rhomb Porphyry is From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Scoria and Rhomb Porphyry belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Scoria and Rhomb Porphyry are listed below.

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