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Adamellite and Benmoreite Definition


Benmoreite and Adamellite Definition


Definition

Definition
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   
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Isle of Mull, Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ben More   

Etymology
From German adamellit and from Monte Adamello, a mountain in Italy, its locality   
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Adamellite and Benmoreite

The general Adamellite and Benmoreite 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, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Adamellite and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Adamellite and Benmoreite

The history of Adamellite and Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Benmoreite

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

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