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Theralite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Greek to pursue
From Latin term that means purple
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Theralite and Rhomb Porphyry

The general Theralite and Rhomb 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, Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts. Along with definition of Theralite and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Theralite and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Theralite and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Rhomb Porphyry

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

For Theralite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Rhomb Porphyry,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock