Porphyry
Geology

Types of Porphyritic Rocks

Table of ContentsQuartz-porphyryFeldspar-porphyryLamprophyre Porphyry. — This name refers to the structure, which is formed of larger crystals set in a fine-grained or glassy ground-mass. The

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Lava
Geology

List Volcanic Rocks

Table of ContentsRhyoliteObsidianPitchstonePumiceBasalt or TrapAndesite We can list volcanic rocks that are formed at or near the surface by comparatively quick cooling of lava, cannot

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Comparison
Geology

Examples of Plutonic Rocks

Table of ContentsGranitePegmatiteApliteGraphic GraniteGreisenSyeniteNepheline-syeniteDioriteGabbroNoriteDiabasePeridotiteDunite or olivine-rockKimberlite or blue ground It is strongly recommended that these descriptions and examples of plutonic rocks be read with the

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Looking down into a small recent crater
Mineralogy

Volcanic Rock Formations

Table of ContentsVolcanoesLava FlowsVolcanic RocksRock MagmaGeysersRock intrusionsDikesSillsLaccolithsVolcanic NecksStocksBatholiths Volcanoes A volcano is the most striking evidence of a hot interior. There are about 250 active

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Crushing & Screening

Small Gyratory Crushers

Table of ContentsGyratory Crusher Capacity TableTraylor Reduction CrusherGyratory Crusher Capacity Table The Allis-Chalmers (Type R) Small Gyratory Reduction Crusher is designed for large capacity, fine crushing

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rinse
Laboratory Procedures

How to do a Manual Titration

Those who do not know How to do a Manual Titration get their chance here with the step-by-step procedure. Rinse the inside of the Burette Rinse the

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Stratified Rocks
Geology

How are Different Rock Types Formed

Table of ContentsDisposition of the SedimentOrigin of Sedimentary RocksRock ClassificationHow Conglomerate is FormedBrecciaSandstoneGraywackeArkoseShaleLimestone There are three great rock-making processes, namely: sedimentation movements of the melted rock

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