Adamellite and Blue Granite Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Blue Granite

The general Adamellite and Blue 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, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Adamellite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Blue Granite

The history of Adamellite and Blue 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

Adamellite and Blue 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 Blue Granite. In this section, you will know about Adamellite and Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Adamellite is Italy whereas Origin of Blue Granite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Adamellite and Blue Granite discoverer. The discoverer of Adamellite and Blue Granite are Unknown.

Etymology of Adamellite and Blue Granite

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Blue Granite,

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