Adamellite and Granulite Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Granulite

The general Adamellite and Granulite definition can be stated as: Adamellite is a coarse-grained porphyritic igneous rock, a variety of Monzogranite and dominated by phenocrysts of orthoclase in a granular groundmass of perthite, plagioclase and quartz. On the other hand, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Adamellite and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Granulite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Granulite

The history of Adamellite and Granulite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Adamellite and Granulite Origin and Discoverer

Adamellite and Granulite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Adamellite and Granulite. In this section, you will know about Adamellite and Granulite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Adamellite is Italy whereas Origin of Granulite is Central Europe. It is interesting to know the name of Adamellite and Granulite discoverer. The discoverer of Adamellite and Granulite are Unknown.

Etymology of Adamellite and Granulite

Along with Adamellite and Granulite definition, know more about the etymology of Adamellite and Granulite. Etymology of Adamellite and Granulite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Adamellite and Formation of Granulite. The etymology of Adamellite is From German adamellit and from Monte Adamello, a mountain in Italy, its locality while that of Granulite is From German adamellit and from Monte Adamello, a mountain in Italy, its locality. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Adamellite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Granulite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Adamellite and Granulite are listed below.

For Adamellite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Granulite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock