Adamellite and Dacite Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Dacite

The general Adamellite and Dacite 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, Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Adamellite and Dacite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Dacite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Dacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Dacite

The history of Adamellite and Dacite 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 Dacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Dacite

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Dacite,

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