Adamellite and Trondhjemite Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Trondhjemite

The general Adamellite and Trondhjemite 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, Trondhjemite is a leucocratic (light-colored) intrusive igneous rock. It is a variety of tonalite in which the plagioclase is mostly in the form of oligoclase. Trondhjemites are sometimes known as plagiogranites.. Along with definition of Adamellite and Trondhjemite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Trondhjemite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Trondhjemite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Trondhjemite

The history of Adamellite and Trondhjemite 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 Trondhjemite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Trondhjemite

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Trondhjemite,

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