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Theralite and Porphyry Definition


Porphyry and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek to pursue   
From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Theralite and Porphyry

The general Theralite and Porphyry definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. On the other hand, Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix. Along with definition of Theralite and Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Porphyry. Get to know more information about Theralite and Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Porphyry

The history of Theralite and 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.

Theralite and Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Porphyry

Along with Theralite and Porphyry definition, know more about the etymology of Theralite and Porphyry. Etymology of Theralite and Porphyry gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Theralite and Formation of Porphyry. The etymology of Theralite is From Greek to pursue while that of Porphyry is From Greek to pursue. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Theralite and Porphyry belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Theralite and Porphyry are listed below.

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