porphyry

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for porphyry

porphyry 🔊 /pɔˈɹfɚi/

porphyry : ගරුජපාෂාණ වර්ගයක්

porphyry : පෝපිරි

porphyry definition

Noun. 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.