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Rhomb Porphyry and Adamellite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts
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
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Italy
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Latin term that means purple
From German adamellit and from Monte Adamello, a mountain in Italy, its locality
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Adamellite

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Adamellite definition can be stated as: Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts. 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 Rhomb Porphyry and Adamellite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Adamellite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Adamellite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhomb Porphyry and Adamellite

The history of Rhomb Porphyry 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.

Rhomb Porphyry and Adamellite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Adamellite

Along with Rhomb Porphyry and Adamellite definition, know more about the etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Adamellite. Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Adamellite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhomb Porphyry and Formation of Adamellite. The etymology of Rhomb Porphyry is From Latin term that means purple while that of Adamellite is From Latin term that means purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhomb Porphyry and Adamellite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhomb Porphyry and Adamellite are listed below.

For Rhomb Porphyry,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Adamellite,

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