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Definition of Porphyry |
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Porphyry
A term used somewhat loosely to designate a rock consisting of a fine-grained base (usually feldspathic) through which crystals, as of feldspar or quartz, are disseminated. There are red, purple, and green varieties, which are highly esteemed as marbles. Related Definitions: And, Are, As, Base, Consisting, Designate, Disseminated, Esteemed, Feldspar, Feldspathic, Green, Highly, Loosely, Of, Or, Purple, Quartz, Red, Rock, Somewhat, Term, There, Through, To, Used, Varieties, Which |
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