porphyritic (Meaning)
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porphyritic (a)
(of rocks) consisting of porphyry or containing large crystals in a fine groundmass of minerals
Synonyms & Antonyms of porphyritic
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porphyritic Sentence Examples
- The rock's porphyritic texture showcased large, conspicuous crystals embedded in a finer-grained matrix.
- The porphyritic granite contained feldspar crystals that had crystallized early, giving it a distinct appearance.
- The porphyritic basalt exhibited small, white plagioclase crystals scattered throughout a dark groundmass.
- Researchers studied the porphyritic andesite to understand the crystallization history of the magma.
- The porphyritic rock had unique characteristics that allowed geologists to identify its origin.
- The large, porphyritic phenocrysts provided valuable insights into the magma's cooling rate.
- The porphyritic texture of the rock made it easily distinguishable from other igneous rocks.
- The porphyritic dacite's mineral composition revealed its intermediate composition between andesite and rhyolite.
- Geologists investigated the porphyritic metamorphic rock to uncover its complex geological history.
- The porphyritic texture of the rock suggested that it had undergone multiple stages of crystallization.
FAQs About the word porphyritic
(of rocks) consisting of porphyry or containing large crystals in a fine groundmass of minerals
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The rock's porphyritic texture showcased large, conspicuous crystals embedded in a finer-grained matrix.
The porphyritic granite contained feldspar crystals that had crystallized early, giving it a distinct appearance.
The porphyritic basalt exhibited small, white plagioclase crystals scattered throughout a dark groundmass.
Researchers studied the porphyritic andesite to understand the crystallization history of the magma.
