Adamellite and Argillite Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Argillite

The general Adamellite and Argillite 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, Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate. Along with definition of Adamellite and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Argillite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Argillite

The history of Adamellite and Argillite 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 Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Argillite

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Argillite,

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