Travertine and Rhomb Porphyry Definition

Definition of Travertine and Rhomb Porphyry

The general Travertine and Rhomb Porphyry definition can be stated as: Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters. 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 Travertine and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Travertine and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Travertine and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Travertine and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Travertine 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.

Travertine and Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

Travertine 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 Travertine and Rhomb Porphyry. In this section, you will know about Travertine and Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Travertine is Italy whereas Origin of Rhomb Porphyry is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Travertine and Rhomb Porphyry discoverer. The Discoverer of Travertine is Marcus Vitruvius Pollio and the discoverer of Rhomb Porphyry is Unknown.

Etymology of Travertine and Rhomb Porphyry

Along with Travertine and Rhomb Porphyry definition, know more about the etymology of Travertine and Rhomb Porphyry. Etymology of Travertine and Rhomb Porphyry gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Travertine and Formation of Rhomb Porphyry. The etymology of Travertine is From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy while that of Rhomb Porphyry is From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Travertine belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Rhomb Porphyry belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Travertine and Rhomb Porphyry are listed below.

For Travertine,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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