Sentences with PORPHYRITE
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"The porphyritic texture in porphyrite is characterized by larger crystals embedded in a fine-grained matrix."
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"The color of porphyrite can vary, with shades of gray, green, brown, or red being common."
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"Many ancient civilizations utilized porphyrite in their architectural designs."
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"The hardness of porphyrite makes it suitable for use as a flooring material."
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"Geologists study the composition and formation of porphyrite to better understand Earth's geological processes."
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"The texture of porphyrite can be observed and analyzed under a microscope."
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"The minerals present in porphyrite can include feldspar, quartz, and mica."
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"The name "porphyrite" is derived from the Greek word "porphyra", meaning purple."
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"The porphyritic texture of porphyrite is formed when magma cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface."
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"Certain porphyrite varieties can have a metallic sheen due to the presence of iron oxides."
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"The porphyritic texture of porphyrite is caused by the different rates of cooling of its mineral components."
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"The deep red color of porphyrite is due to the presence of iron oxide minerals."
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"The texture of porphyrite can vary from fine-grained to coarse-grained, depending on the specific composition."
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"This particular porphyrite specimen displays a distinct pattern of red and black minerals."
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"The use of porphyrite as a building material dates back to ancient Roman times."
