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

  1. The rock's porphyritic texture showcased large, conspicuous crystals embedded in a finer-grained matrix.
  2. The porphyritic granite contained feldspar crystals that had crystallized early, giving it a distinct appearance.
  3. The porphyritic basalt exhibited small, white plagioclase crystals scattered throughout a dark groundmass.
  4. Researchers studied the porphyritic andesite to understand the crystallization history of the magma.
  5. The porphyritic rock had unique characteristics that allowed geologists to identify its origin.
  6. The large, porphyritic phenocrysts provided valuable insights into the magma's cooling rate.
  7. The porphyritic texture of the rock made it easily distinguishable from other igneous rocks.
  8. The porphyritic dacite's mineral composition revealed its intermediate composition between andesite and rhyolite.
  9. Geologists investigated the porphyritic metamorphic rock to uncover its complex geological history.
  10. 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.