Adamellite and Diorite Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Diorite

The general Adamellite and Diorite 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, Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. Along with definition of Adamellite and Diorite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Diorite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Diorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Diorite

The history of Adamellite and Diorite 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 Diorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Diorite

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Diorite,

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