Adamellite and Hornblendite Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Hornblendite

The general Adamellite and Hornblendite 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, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Adamellite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Hornblendite

The history of Adamellite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Hornblendite

Along with Adamellite and Hornblendite definition, know more about the etymology of Adamellite and Hornblendite. Etymology of Adamellite and Hornblendite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Adamellite and Formation of Hornblendite. The etymology of Adamellite is From German adamellit and from Monte Adamello, a mountain in Italy, its locality while that of Hornblendite 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 and Hornblendite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Adamellite and Hornblendite are listed below.

For Adamellite,

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

For Hornblendite,

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