Phyllite and Adamellite Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Adamellite

The general Phyllite and Adamellite definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. On the other hand, 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. Along with definition of Phyllite and Adamellite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Adamellite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Adamellite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Adamellite

The history of Phyllite and Adamellite 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.

Phyllite and Adamellite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Adamellite

Along with Phyllite and Adamellite definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Adamellite. Etymology of Phyllite and Adamellite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Adamellite. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Adamellite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Adamellite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Adamellite are listed below.

For Phyllite,

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

For Adamellite,

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