Adamellite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The general Adamellite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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, Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface. Along with definition of Adamellite and Basaltic Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Basaltic Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Adamellite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Basaltic Trachyandesite,

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