Adamellite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The general Adamellite and Alkali Feldspar Granite 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, Alkali feldspar granite, also known as red granite, is a felsic igneous rock and a type of granite rich in the mineral potassium feldspar. Along with definition of Adamellite and Alkali Feldspar Granite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Alkali Feldspar Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The history of Adamellite and Alkali Feldspar Granite 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 Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Alkali Feldspar Granite,

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