porphyry
IPA: pˈɔrfɝi
noun
- (geology) a hard igneous rock consisting of large crystals in a fine-grained matrix
- A purple-red rock of this kind.
- A Tyrian Neoplatonic philosopher.
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Examples of "porphyry" in Sentences
- Exploitation of porphyry started in the 18th century.
- This is marked by a square porphyry slab in the floor.
- The upper part of the pedestal is made of red porphyry.
- The deposits seem to be largely of porphyry rock nature.
- Copper is not the only metal that occurs in porphyry deposits.
- There are 414 marble, granite and porphyry columns in the mosque.
- Porphyry was also opposed to the theurgy of his disciple Iamblichus.
- The lower part of the pedestal is of dark gray granite and red porphyry.
- This porphyry statue represents the inter dependence of the four rulers.
- In the batholiths, there are quartz feldspar porphyry and dolerite dykes.