Adakite and Theralite Definition

Definition of Adakite and Theralite

The general Adakite and Theralite 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, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Adakite and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Adakite and Theralite. Get to know more information about Adakite and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adakite and Theralite

The history of Adakite and Theralite 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 Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adakite and Theralite

Along with Adakite and Theralite definition, know more about the etymology of Adakite and Theralite. Etymology of Adakite and Theralite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Adakite and Formation of Theralite. The etymology of Adakite is From Adak, Aleutian Islands while that of Theralite 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 Theralite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Adakite and Theralite 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 Theralite,

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