Porphyry
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈpɔɹ.fɪ.ɹi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Porphyry is a noun meaning (geology) A hard igneous rock consisting of large crystals in a fine-grained matrix.
Meaning
(geology) A hard igneous rock consisting of large crystals in a fine-grained matrix.
Word Forms
- porphyries
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dacite, monzonite, felsite, granite, diorite, rhyolite.
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