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porphyry Definition


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porphyry
noun
    1. loosely
      Any igneous rock that contains large crystals surrounded by much smaller ones.
    2. A very hard purple and white rock used in sculpture.
Derivative: porphyritic
adj
    Etymology: 14c: from Latin porphyrites, ultimately from Greek porphyrites lithos purplish stone, from porphyros purple.



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