Adamellite and Chalk Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Chalk

The general Adamellite and Chalk 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, Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers. Along with definition of Adamellite and Chalk, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Chalk. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Chalk origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Chalk

The history of Adamellite and Chalk 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 Chalk Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Chalk

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Chalk,

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