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Adakite and Adakite Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Adakite is an intermediate to felsic volcanic rock that has geochemical characteristics of magma which is said to be formed by partial melting of altered basalt that is subducted below volcanic arcs
Adakite is an intermediate to felsic volcanic rock that has geochemical characteristics of magma which is said to be formed by partial melting of altered basalt that is subducted below volcanic arcs
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Adak, Aleutian Islands
Adak, Aleutian Islands
1.2.2 Discoverer
Defant and Drummond
Defant and Drummond
1.3 Etymology
From Adak, Aleutian Islands
From Adak, Aleutian Islands
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Adakite and Adakite

The general Adakite and Adakite definition can be stated as: Adakite is an intermediate to felsic volcanic rock that has geochemical characteristics of magma which is said to be formed by partial melting of altered basalt that is subducted below volcanic arcs. On the other hand, Adakite is an intermediate to felsic volcanic rock that has geochemical characteristics of magma which is said to be formed by partial melting of altered basalt that is subducted below volcanic arcs. Along with definition of Adakite and Adakite, get to know about Properties of Adakite and Adakite. Get to know more information about Adakite and Adakite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adakite and Adakite

The history of Adakite and Adakite 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.

Adakite and Adakite Origin and Discoverer

Adakite and Adakite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Adakite and Adakite. In this section, you will know about Adakite and Adakite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Adakite and Adakite are Adak, Aleutian Islands. It is interesting to know the name of Adakite and Adakite discoverer. The discoverer of Adakite and Adakite are Defant and Drummond.

Etymology of Adakite and Adakite

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

For Adakite,

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

For Adakite,

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