matthew textor Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Hi everyone this is matt again does anyone know what kind of rock this is that I found in the creek today ? here is a few photos 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilNerd Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Not sure what you found Matt, but it’s a cool looking rock! 2 The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don't. -Bill Nye (The Science Guy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TqB Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 (edited) It looks like a porphyry of some sort. Edited May 25, 2023 by TqB 3 1 Tarquin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Yes, I think the pinkish phenocrysts are orthoclase feldspar in a fine-grained igneous matrix. 3 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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