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Soapstone and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Rhomb Porphyry and Soapstone Definition


Definition

Definition
It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc   
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 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap   
From Latin term that means purple   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Soapstone and Rhomb Porphyry

The general Soapstone and Rhomb Porphyry definition can be stated as: It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. 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 Soapstone and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Soapstone and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Soapstone and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Soapstone and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Soapstone 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.

Soapstone and Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Soapstone and Rhomb Porphyry

Along with Soapstone and Rhomb Porphyry definition, know more about the etymology of Soapstone and Rhomb Porphyry. Etymology of Soapstone and Rhomb Porphyry gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Soapstone and Formation of Rhomb Porphyry. The etymology of Soapstone is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap while that of Rhomb Porphyry is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Rhomb Porphyry belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Soapstone and Rhomb Porphyry are listed below.

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