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Shonkinite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Rhomb Porphyry and Shonkinite Definition


Definition

Definition
Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents   
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US   
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
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 Shonkinite and Rhomb Porphyry

The general Shonkinite and Rhomb Porphyry definition can be stated as: Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. 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 Shonkinite and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Shonkinite and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Shonkinite 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.

Shonkinite and Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Rhomb Porphyry

Along with Shonkinite and Rhomb Porphyry definition, know more about the etymology of Shonkinite and Rhomb Porphyry. Etymology of Shonkinite and Rhomb Porphyry gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shonkinite and Formation of Rhomb Porphyry. The etymology of Shonkinite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US while that of Rhomb Porphyry is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shonkinite and Rhomb Porphyry belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shonkinite and Rhomb Porphyry are listed below.

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