granophyre

granophyre Definition

grano·phyre (-fīr′)

noun

an igneous rock similar to granite in composition and appearance, but containing larger crystals of quartz and feldspar in a matrix of a finer grain

Etymology: Ger granophyr, arbitrary blend < granit, granite + porphyr, porphyry

granophyre Related Forms

gran′o·phyr′ic (--fir′ik) adjective

granophyre Usage Examples

Converse of object

call: F. Magma is intruded into older rocks and crystallizes into a pink igneous rock called granophyre.

Adjective modifier

pink: A. The overlying rocks are eroded until the pink granophyre is exposed at the earth's surface.

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