Adamellite and Diatomite Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Diatomite

The general Adamellite and Diatomite 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, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Adamellite and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Diatomite

The history of Adamellite and Diatomite 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 Diatomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Diatomite

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Diatomite,

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