- 1. n. 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. Source: opted
- 2. n. any igneous rock with crystals embedded in a finer groundmass of minerals Source: wordnet
- 3. 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. Porphyry shell (Zoöl.), a handsome marine gastropod shell (Oliva porphyria), having a dark red or brown polished surface, marked with light spots, like porphyry. Source: webster
- 4. A term used somewhat loosely to designate a rock consisting ofa fine-grained base (usually feldspathic) through which crystals, asof feldspar or quartz, are disseminated. There are red, purple, andgreen varieties, which are highly esteemed as marbles. Porphyry shell(Zoöl.), a handsome marine gastropod shell (Oliva porphyria), havinga dark red or brown polished surface, marked with light spots, likeporphyry. Source: adambom
- 5. n. any igneous rock with crystals embedded in a finer groundmass of minerals Source: ecdict
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