Adamellite and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Basanite 

The general Adamellite and Basanite  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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Adamellite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Adamellite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Basanite 

The history of Adamellite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Basanite 

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Basanite ,

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