Adamellite and Quartzite Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Quartzite

The general Adamellite and Quartzite 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, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Adamellite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Quartzite

The history of Adamellite and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Quartzite

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Quartzite,

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