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Sentences with PORPHYRITIC

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Sentences

1
"The rock sample has a porphyritic texture with large phenocrysts embedded in a fine-grained matrix."
2
"The porphyritic granite contains large crystals of feldspar scattered throughout its fine-grained structure."
3
"The presence of porphyritic textures in this rock suggests a two-stage cooling history."
4
"The porphyritic basalt exhibits a distinct contrast between the large crystals and the fine-grained groundmass."
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"The porphyritic texture of this rock is the result of slow cooling deep within the Earth's crust."
6
"The porphyritic diorite is composed of plagioclase feldspar phenocrysts in a darker matrix."
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"This porphyritic andesite was formed by the eruption of a composite volcano."
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